Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo
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Why go
- The organ, built in 1954 by the Italian firm Balbiani Vegezzi-Bossi, one of the largest in Latin America.
- The 61-bell carillon in the east tower, the largest and heaviest in Central and South America.
- The Renaissance dome over the crossing, 30 metres high, inspired by the dome of Florence Cathedral.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
Don't miss
- Bronze tombs of Diogo Feijó and TibiriçáBronze tombs honour Father Diogo Feijó, regent of Brazil while Emperor Pedro II was a child, and cacique Tibiriçá, who welcomed the first Jesuits.In the crypt.Daily, 09:00–17:00 On the map
- Five-aisled naveThe nave is 111 metres long and 46 metres wide, with five aisles, and rises over 30 metres.Inside the cathedral.Daily, 09:00–17:00 On the map
- Twin towersThe two towers, 92 metres high, were only finished in 1967, after the cathedral's 1954 inauguration.At the cathedral on Praça da Sé.1967 On the map
- Inner capitalsCarved with coffee branches, pineapples and native armadillos.Inside the cathedral. On the map
Know before you go
- Open daily, 09:00 to 17:00.
- Address: Praça da Sé s/n, São Paulo.
Legends and hidden details
- Hidden in the building: original construction plans from 1912, found during the renovation, guided a faithful restoration.
Interesting facts4
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Some consider it the fourth largest neo-Gothic cathedral in the world, despite its Renaissance-style dome.
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800 tonnes
Over 800 tonnes of rare marble were used in its completion.
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8,000 people
It can hold up to 8,000 people.
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Its mosaics, sculptures and furniture were all imported from Italy.
Cathédrale métropolitaine de São Paulo - Wikipedia
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ENSAIO MUSICAL NA CATEDRAL DA SÉ EM SÃO PAULOFontx
History
From the 1970s, Archbishop Paulo Evaristo Arns let protests against the military dictatorship be held in the cathedral. The square in front drew crowds for public causes. In 1984, 300,000 people gathered there to back the Diretas Já campaign.
- 1616The first church on this site is finished.
- 1911The colonial cathedral is demolished to widen the square.
- 1913Construction of the present cathedral begins on the site of the old one.
- 1954Inaugurated on 25 January for the city's 400th anniversary, with its towers still unfinished.
- 1984A rally of 300,000 people on the square backs the Diretas Já campaign.
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- 2000–2002A full renovation follows a long decline.
- 2004The remains of Bartolomeu de Gusmão, a Jesuit airship pioneer, are moved into the crypt.
- 2006The Dalai Lama is welcomed for an ecumenical celebration in the cathedral.
Sources: São Paulo Cathedral - Wikipedia · São Paulo - Wikivoyage (do) · Catedral da Sé - Wikipedia · Cathédrale métropolitaine de São Paulo - Wikipe… · checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
Where is Catedral da Sé in São Paulo?
It stands on Praça da Sé, the cathedral square in the city centre. The address is Praça da Sé s/n, São Paulo.
Is Catedral da Sé the largest Catholic church in São Paulo?
Yes, it is the largest Catholic church in the city and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Paulo.
Can you see the crypt of Catedral da Sé?
Yes. The large crypt below the main altar can be seen as an underground church. It holds the tombs of all bishops and archbishops of the archdiocese, and since 2004 the remains of Bartolomeu de Gusmão.
How many pipes does the organ of Catedral da Sé have?
The organ has five keyboards, 329 stops and 12,000 pipes, with hand-engraved Gothic-style reliefs.
How many people can Catedral da Sé hold?
It can hold up to 8,000 people.
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