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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza one of the most significant religious buildings in the capital of Ceará is located a few meters from the Central Market of Fortaleza, a true temple of shopping.

Inspired by the French cathedral of Notre Dame, was designed by French engineer George Mounier and built on the site of the old church of the Cathedral. It was inaugurated on  December 22th, 1978 and underwent a renovation in 2007.

It took nearly forty years to complete its 75 meters towers.  The Metropolitan Gothic Cathedral of Fortaleza is capable of receiving about 4,500 faithful. The place is also known as the St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral.


Address: Monsignor Tito Guedes, Center
Phone:+55 (85) 3231-4196 / +55 (85) 3231-5084
Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Open Saturdays until noon.
Sundays from 09:00 am to 1:00 pm.  and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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