Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Metropolitan Cathedral

Rio's Metropolitan Cathedral was completed in 1979 and is the latest replacement of a series of cathedrals on this spot dating back to 1676. It is 246 feet tall, 315 feet wide and can hold 20,000 standees. Huge! The top of the cathedral is a cross from which 4 stained glass windows radiate to the floor.

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