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Santuario Dom Bosco

Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil
(61) 3223-6542
Ranked #2 of 46 attractions in Brasilia
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Inaugurated on May 4, 1957, the place is one of the firsts Temples in Brasilia and offers a privileged view of the entire city on the Paranoa... more »
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Manila, Philippines
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The Dom Bosco church is a beautiful building. It's well worth the visit.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Worth having a look inside, where the glorious blue stained glass interior makes up for the dreary exterior.

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Los Angeles, California
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

in what seemed to be a dodgy neighborhood. not my favorite cathedral, but if you have the extra time...go for it.

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SP
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

The high point here is the blue stained glass, that creates a very cozy atmosphere. I am not catholic but this place is beautiful. I recommended you visit.

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Brazil
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

nice stained glass, parking inside church area, recommend

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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Brasília´s bet kept secret - must see. An amazing and sacred place, one of the most beatifull churches I´ve ever seen.

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Western North Carolina
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Located a medium walk from the Hotel district (Sul), the Dom Bosco is named for the Italian monk who had the idea for an interior capital for Brazil in the 19th Century, and became the capital's patron saint for his vision. Like all of Brasilia, it's modern, a reinforced concrete box from the outside, and a beautiful space on the... More

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Kolding, Denmark
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

From the outside it looks like a block of concrete, but when you get inside your hit by a massive blue illumination.

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Cuiaba, MT
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

mistic place , .The Don Bosco is a work of light. Its walls are formed by 80 columns with more than 15 m, which join at the top in Gothic arches. Among the structures are 2,200 square feet of stained glass. Most combines 12 shades of blue with white dots. Inside, the feeling is of being under a starry sky.... More

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Teresopolis RJ Brasil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Each time I'm in Brasilia I visit this sacred Place!

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