Pampulha Church Belo Horizonte, Brazil

This striking modern church by Oscar Niemeyer was completed in 1943 but not consecrated until 1959, due to strong opposition from the archbishop and mayor.

Location map of Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Coordinates
map · aerial
Date(s)
1943

Article Info

Page Title
Pampulha Church
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024