Santuário São João Bosco
Santuário São João Bosco
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- TandTSwitzerlandZurich, Switzerland1,210 contributionsStunningA bit outside the normal tourist attractions, this church is a real gem. The windows are one of the most impressive I have ever seen, beautiful color and design, it gives the church a mystic touch. Highly recommended to visit.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 10, 2024
- Bianca RPintadas, BA193 contributionsGothic glass boxI'm not Christian, I went for architecture. Beautiful columns and stained glass windows, the chandelier is outrageously beautiful and my favorite point was the work on the ceiling. The window into the crypt scared me a little, but it all adds to the gothic charm. Donate money to contribute to restoration and works.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 18, 2024
- Simone STaubate, SP678 contributionsVery nice.Very beautiful, its interior stands out with the passage of brightness through colorful glass. It also has part of the remains of Father Don Bosco in the underground part and a souvenir shop. Free entry. There is parking on site.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 10, 2024
- Rita de Cássia MFederal District2 contributionsUnforgettable visit!!Sanctuary Don Bosco is simply wonderful!!!!! Unforgettable place!!!! If possible, go twice: in the morning, to see the sunlight crossing the glass, and at night, to see the light of the immense gloss of crystal reflecting on the glass.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 30, 2024
- Andreina Peñalo... A1 contributionA beautiful experience close to God 🙏Upon entering you are engulfed by Gregorian chants in the background and the majesty of its mosaic walls, make you feel a beautiful connection with God! If you are in Brasilia you must go to meet her, below is a replica of the urn of St. John Bosco, a beautiful religious experience, we will go to Mass to thank God for his Infinite Mercy. From Venezuela 🇻🇪 with love 🙏.Visited November 2024Traveled with familyWritten November 2, 2024
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jannfarias
Belem, PA178 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Beautiful church! The stained glass windows and the chandelier are a charm in themselves. The lighting is greatly enhanced by the stained glass walls and there is a little shop at the bottom, just as the story of Dom Bosco describes.

Written December 5, 2023
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brachiopod251
Logan, UT83 contributions
Jun 2022
As others have commented and pictures attest, the interior of this Santuario is breathtaking. Before visiting, read about Dom Bosco, and his dream that "prophesied" the building of Brasilia that led to him being the patron saint of the city. It's an interesting story. During your visit, go downstairs to the crypt dedicated to him. The steps leading down are next to the altar. This location is also very near the beginning of one of the residential areas (one of the "wings" in the airplane design plan) of the city. It's a good starting point for a walk if you are interested in seeing some of the planned residential blocks, in addition to the more famous tourist sites.
Written June 22, 2022
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peterh125
Rugeley, UK985 contributions
Feb 2020
Although I am not particularly religious I have visited innumerable temples. shrines, churches and cathedrals all around the World and I have to say that the interior of the Santuario Dom Bosco is one of the finest I have ever seen. It has no gold decoration or fine paintings no columns or vaulted ceiling. It just a vast space with four "walls" of blue stained glass and one of the most beautiful things ever.......
Written March 14, 2020
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Caroline Pitarelli
Santo Andre, SP22 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Entering the Don Bosco Sanctuary is entering heaven.
The stained glass windows in shades of blue are impressive.
The beauty and energy of the place put us in immediate prayer.
One of the most beautiful churches I've visited.
The stained glass windows in shades of blue are impressive.
The beauty and energy of the place put us in immediate prayer.
One of the most beautiful churches I've visited.

Written October 24, 2023
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Pattydac83
Tegucigalpa, Honduras34 contributions
Mar 2014
Once you walk in you can feel the peace and grace inside it. The lighting is beautiful blue and the central hall was covered in glass wich reflected the blue light and the crusifix and altar. I have to say its a must when you visit Brasilia. In between all the crazy around you, its really nice to take time for God and do a small prayer. I would've loved attending mass but didn't have enough time. I highly recomend it.
Written June 30, 2014
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clauquin
Mexico City, Mexico10 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
outside, the church looks a little bare and weird, but when you walk in.... guauuuu. The church is covered with blue stained glass, giving it a light and look unique and overwhelming. If you go to Brasilia, this is must!!!
Written June 30, 2014
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MAP67traveller
Frankfurt, Germany167 contributions
Dec 2019
Not very spectacular from the outside, but the blue windows leave quite an impression from the inside.
Written December 13, 2019
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Thomas M
Miami Beach, FL31 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
This visit does not take long, but is worth going to as the interior is beautiful!
No fee to enter
The pics give an idea, but rather breathtaking in person.
No fee to enter
The pics give an idea, but rather breathtaking in person.
Written November 23, 2019
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Nellie11
London, UK21 contributions
Oct 2019
Beautiful. unique, building. cool quiet place.
Windows and chandelier exceptional
Well worth a visit
Souvenir shop, toilet.
Windows and chandelier exceptional
Well worth a visit
Souvenir shop, toilet.
Written October 19, 2019
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G J W
Ann Arbor, MI71 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Visiting the Santuario Dom Bosco is a wonderful experience on a bright sunny day with blue light tinting the white marble floors. It is worth pausing to reflect on how similar and completely different this space is to chapels in Europe.
Written May 13, 2019
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B. Dia. Para visitar hj...sábado...qual horário...roupa..pode ser bermuda ...e é pago...endereço? Obrigada
Written October 20, 2018
Não se paga para entrar e o estacionamento é facil ... bo0m passeio
Written October 21, 2018
Hej, jag kanske är lite efter nu men jag ser ingenstans där det står vad inträde/biljett kostar. Är det kostnadsfritt eller annars undrar jag vad det kostar för en vuxen
Written June 2, 2016
Here in Brasil, there is usually no charge for admission to the churches
Written June 3, 2016
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