Which cathedral in Brasília, Brazil, is known for its modern design and stained glass?

The modern cathedral in Brasília known for its dramatic design and stained glass is the Cathedral of Brasília.

Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer with structural engineering by Joaquim Cardozo, the cathedral is officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida. Its hyperboloid form is created by 16 curved concrete columns that rise like an open crown. Visitors enter through a tunnel and emerge beneath a luminous glass roof, making the interior feel very different from the solid exterior.

The cornerstone was laid in 1958, and the main structure was completed in 1960, but the building was not officially opened until May 31, 1970. The suspended stained-glass installation was created in 1990 by Marianne Peretti, using blue, green, white, and brown glass to flood the nave with colored light.

The cathedral is also recognized for its suspended angel sculptures, bronze figures of the four Evangelists outside, and a reflecting pool surrounding the roof. It is sometimes confused with other Brazilian modernist churches, including Catedral de Maringá, but Brasília’s cathedral is the Niemeyer landmark described in the question.