Restoring a Cathedral

We tried a second time to get a view of Sao Paulo from the top of a skyscraper but the building was closed. We found this charming cathedral unexpectedly as we drove around trying to find parking and decided to visit it instead of waiting two hours for the skyscraper roof top cafe to open.

this is a side view of the cathedral.

the front doors to the cathedral were amazingly beautiful

this view gives you an idea of the arch way and the tile floor

Inside the cathedral there were ladders and scaffuling where replastering and repainting was being done on the walls. There was a car inside the cathedral that was being raffeled off as a means of paying for the restoration.

The stain glass windows were stunning.

I can't resist capturing these wonderful stained glass windows.

their is usually very little light in these old buildings and cathedrals. The light filtering through these painted windows is captivating.

A low wall surrounds the cathedral. There is not much of a buffer between the church and the busy streets of Sao Paulo.

the cathedral was a great find and made for a terrific outing.