Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza

Igreja da Sé

Its sooty façade gives the cathedral a somewhat brutal look. But it still has nice mosaics, and the 75-m-high towers and its size (its capacity is 5000 persons) are impressive. The main western façade has large windows and the sun lights up the church during the evening mass. French architect George Mounier allegedly was inspired by the Cologne cathedral. Note the 40 year span between the initial works and the inaugural mass, above the main entrance. Masses daily except Mondays.

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Address

Rua Sobral 1

Website

arquidiocesedefortaleza.org.br (opens in a new tab)