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The Cathedral of Brasília is one of the most daring religious buildings of the 20th century. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1970, it broke away from centuries of tradition with its crown-like columns, circular floor plan, and stained glass ceiling.
This episode explores how the cathedral came to be, the political vision behind Brazil’s new capital, and the cultural tensions that left the structure unfinished for a decade.
From concrete curves to floating angels, discover how modernism and faith found common ground in the heart of Brasília.
By Liam Caron5
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The Cathedral of Brasília is one of the most daring religious buildings of the 20th century. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1970, it broke away from centuries of tradition with its crown-like columns, circular floor plan, and stained glass ceiling.
This episode explores how the cathedral came to be, the political vision behind Brazil’s new capital, and the cultural tensions that left the structure unfinished for a decade.
From concrete curves to floating angels, discover how modernism and faith found common ground in the heart of Brasília.

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