Cathedral of Petrópolis
The Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara (Portuguese: Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara), also known as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Petrópolis, Brazil, dedicated to the city's patron saint, Peter of Alcantara. The cathedral is also the final resting place of the last Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro II, and his family.
| Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Diocese of Petrópolis |
| Leadership | Dom Gregório Paixão |
| Year consecrated | 1884 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Petrópolis, Brazil |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Francisco Caminhoá |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1884 |
| Completed | 1925 |
The construction on the Gothic Revival style church began in 1884, and was completed in 1925. The church tower was built in 1969.
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