Cathedral of Maringá
Church Conical modernist cathedral in Maringá, notable height
Conical modernist cathedral with a soaring spire in Maringá, built in the 20th century; visitors note its architecture, climb for city views and attend services.
The Cathedral of Maringá (Catedral Basílica Menor Nossa Senhora da Glória) is a modernist Catholic cathedral in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, noted for its tall, conical profile and striking silhouette. It is one of the city’s principal landmarks.
The cathedral’s reinforced concrete cone rises to a prominent spire, and the interior contains a high nave with stained glass windows. The structure is frequently visited for its architectural form and skyline presence.
Designed in the mid-20th century to serve the rapidly growing city, the cathedral was constructed as a modernist civic and religious landmark and has been a central symbol of Maringá since completion.
Located in the city of Maringá in the state of Paraná, southern Brazil, the cathedral sits within the urban centre and is visible from many parts of the city.
- Landmark silhouette: The cathedral's distinctive conical form and tall spire make it a landmark visible across Maringá and surrounding areas, and its observation-level areas provide city views.
How to Get to Cathedral of Maringá #
The cathedral is in central Maringá and is easily reached by local buses, taxis or on foot from downtown hotels and squares. It sits on one of the city’s main axes and is well signposted.
Tips for Visiting Cathedral of Maringá #
- See the cathedral's exterior from a distance to appreciate its soaring conical form-close-up views can't convey its scale.
- Combine a visit with Maringá's tree-lined Praça Raposo Tavares and the adjacent park spaces for contrast.
Best Time to Visit Cathedral of Maringá #
Mild months between autumn and spring are comfortable for city walks and photography of the cathedral's distinctive form.
Weather & Climate near Cathedral of Maringá #
Cathedral of Maringá's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 7°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1261 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
