Cathedral in Belem
Description:
The Cathedral of Belem is the residence of the bishop of the city.
The cathedral is located in the old quarter of the city of Belem.
The first church in Belem was built in the XVI century inside the fort of the Nativity of Christ. The construction of the new church began in 1748, and it was completely completed by 1782.
In 1882, by decree of Bishop Antonio Costa de Macedo, the interior of the cathedral underwent significant changes. Today, the cathedral is decorated with paintings by Domenico de Angelis and Giuseppe Capranesi. In 1882, an organ was installed in the cathedral, which is one of the largest organs of Latin America.
The residence of the diocese of Belém de Pará became this cathedral in 1906. In 2005, the cathedral was closed for extensive restoration work. The Belem Cathedral was reopened to the public on September 1, 2009.