Canela

Visit CATHEDRAL BELLS; IN THE HEART OF ONE OF THE 7 WONDERS OF BRAZIL

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Description

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.

Highlights

Biglietti e pass per i musei
Musei
Attrazioni e musei
Siti religiosi
Biglietti saltafila
Piattaforme di osservazione
Weather Dependent - Moderate
Torri e grattacieli
Monumenti e memoriali

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Portoghese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Guida turistica
Biglietto d'ingresso alla Parrocchia Nostra Signora di Lourdes

Itinerary

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La visita consiste in una salita all'interno della torre della Cattedrale di Pedras de Canela. Ha un museo di arte sacra, che racconta la storia della Cattedrale e del canonico João Marchesi (creatore). Presenta la storia del Carillon delle 12 campane in bronzo, il cui set pesa 4 tonnellate. Una volta raggiunta la cima della visita, si può godere della MAGNIFICA vista panoramica della città di Canela, contemplandola dai balconi laterali.
Admission included