at a glance

also in rio's central district, the catedral presbiteriana is one of the only examples of neo-gothic architecture to be found in the city.

the building came into being with the arrival of the Presbyterian faith to brazil, brought us national reverend ashbel green simonton.

the inspiration for the neo-gothic style came after studying pictures from various temples in europe and in the united states - the cathedral of saint-pierre in geneva, switzerland was the most inspirational.

its main attractions are its towers, the stained glass windows and its interior decoration - there are interesting bronze life-size reproductions of religious activities in the front of the cathedral.