Porto Velho, Brazil
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Porto Velho
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, also Porto Velho Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Velho, in the state of Rondônia, in the South American country of Brazil. Despite having an act of laying its first stone on May 3, 1917 - with the presence of the Bishop of Amazonas, Joao Joffily Ireneo, and the Municipal Superintendent, Joaquim Augusto Tanajura - it was only in 1927 that the cathedral began Really its construction. At the same time, the temple is of Roman and Gothic style, since in its interior it is of gothic style, and out of Roman style, reason why it is said that it is of mixed style.
- City
- Porto Velho
- Country
- Brazil
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia