Visit CATHEDRAL BELLS; IN THE HEART OF ONE OF THE 7 WONDERS OF BRAZIL
The Cathedral of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes or the Catedral de Pedra; is a Catholic church located in the city of Canela, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil.
It is considered a major tourist attraction of the so-called Serra Gaúcha. Its characteristic style is English Gothic. The church has a 65 meter high tower and a 12-bell carillon made of cast bronze,
Made by Giacomo Crespi from Italy. Inside, there are three panels made up of canvases painted by the artist Marciano Schmitz, representing "Apparition of the Virgin", "Allegory of Angels" and "The Annunciation". The Via Sacra paintings were made by Pablo Herrera, a Uruguayan sculptor and restorer of Sacred Art. Wood and clay were used, with the bottom full of paintings with images superimposed on the clay.
Description
Visit: Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, Praca da Matriz 69, Canela, State of Rio Grande do Sul 95680-000 Brazil
The visitation consists of a climb through the interior of the tower of the Cathedral of Pedras de Canela.
It has a museum of sacred art, telling the story of the Cathedral and Canon João Marchesi (creator).
It presents the history of the Carillon of the 12 bells in bronze, whose set weighs 4 Tons.
Upon reaching the top of the visitation, you can enjoy the MAGNIFICENT panoramic view of the city of Canela, contemplating it from the side balconies.
Inclusions
- Entrance Ticket to Parish Our Lady of Lourdes
- Tour Guide
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
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