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Nossa Senhora de Fátima Church Nossa Senhora de Fátima Church

Brasilia1987

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Inaugurated in June 1958, the Nossa Senhora de Fátima Church was the first church located in the residential sector. It was built at the request of Mrs. Sarah Kubitschek to give thanks for a grace received in favor of her daughter's health. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, it is shaped like a nun's hat and has only 60 seats, which gave it the nickname Igrejinha (Small Church). The Athos Bulcão tiles - stylized pictures of a Divine Dove and Star of Bethlehem - line the outer walls.

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  • Title: Nossa Senhora de Fátima Church Nossa Senhora de Fátima Church
  • Creator: Brasilia, Brasilia
  • Date Created: 1987, 1987
  • Location Created: Brazil, Brazil
  • Rights: Embratur, Embratur
  • Location: Brazil, Brazil
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(iv), Criteria: (i)(iv)
  • Date of Inscription: 1987, 1987
  • Category of Site: Cultural site, Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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