Catedral da Sé de São Paulo — Attraction in Região Imediata de São Paulo

……………………….Without us knowing when we visited here it was the day of the celebration of “CORPUS CHRISTI” and because most of the peoples of Sao Paulo we were told by our tour-guide Fabio are Roman Catholics it was a public holiday! The vibe here was electric yet very solemn the air was filled with choral singing played over the speakers placed all around the ground of this Massive Neo-Gothic Cathedral one of the five largest in the world. Hundreds of people had alread-ii gathered here and unfortunate-lii the doors were closed as they were preparing for the mass that was to take place ear-lii evening! It was rather disappointing that we were unable to get to see the inside of this master-piece but it was understandable! This was going to be a big event as there was OB-Trucks around with cables all over the place and camera crews preparing to set-up the equipment to broadcast this event! There are certain rituals that takes place for this celebrations which includes religious and cultural activities and this was visible to us as there was a procession of men in white robes marching forward in stops and steps towards the Cathedrals entrance. An amazing sight to witness was the Traditional “CORPUS CHRISTI” Salt and Sawdust Carpet! The salt and sawdust are tinted in bright colour and religious patterns are formed and shaped to make a beautiful carpet leading up to the Cathedrals entrance! This is a must see establishment to see with your own eyes to be able to understand the magnificent creation standing...

he Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil. The building, which is the city’s largest Catholic church, has a crypt so big it’s basically its own underground church. The massive crypt is located under the main altar. The vast hall, which is supported by beautiful Gothic-style arches and columns, is decorated with marble sculptures that depict the history of the biblical figures Job and Saint Jerome. São Paulo’s bishops, archbishops, and other historically important people are buried within.

It’s the final resting place for people like Father Diogo Feijó, who was a regent of Brazil during Emperor Dom Pedro II’s 19th-century reign and Bartolomeu Lourenço de Gusmão, a visionary and the creator of an 18th-century airship design. The crypt also houses the giant brass tomb of Chief Tibiriçá, a 16th-century native who converted to Christianity and helped the Portuguese Jesuits colonize São Paulo.

Construction on the neo-Gothic cathedral began in 1913 and lasted for four decades. Over 800 tons of rare marble were used in its making. Everything except the towers was completed in time for the city’s 400th anniversary in 1954. Despite having a Renaissance-style dome, the cathedral is still known as the world’s fourth largest neo-Gothic temple. It’s the main house of worship for the parish of Our Lady of the Assumption of São Paulo, which was created on...

The famous Sé Cathedral is by far one of the most pharaonic architectural structures present in the capital. To be by your side is to feel intensely how small we are. It is a delight for lovers of religious buildings. On the outside she is amazing, on the inside she is even more majestic! Huge chandeliers, gigantic pillars and a slightly funereal climate. It is an indispensable tourist spot for all audiences, whether religious or atheist.

Of course, it is even ironic to see that in the face of such wealth there are hundreds of people begging for bread. The Praça da Sé, where the church is located, is full of people in a situation of social vulnerability, do not be surprised if you are approached or approached by a horde of people asking for change, but be careful, it is not always just "asking",

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