Cathedral of Maringá Church

Address: Praça da Catedral, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil

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.

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.

• 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.