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Dom Bosco Church, Brasilia

#18 among attractions in Brasilia

Church
Dom Bosco Church

Facts and practical information

The Dom Bosco Sanctuary, also called by its official name, Santuário São João Bosco, is a Catholic church in Brasilia, dedicated to the city's second patron saint, Saint John Bosco, the Dom Bosco, who is said to have prophesied the existence of the Brazilian capital in the 19th century during a dream. It is administered by the Salesian Congregation and is located in Asa Sul. It is one of the best known religious temples in the city, and despite its name, it has only officially become a sanctuary since 2017.

It was designed by architect Carlos Alberto Naves and is especially famous for its stained glass windows, receiving thousands of tourists every year and being considered one of the Seven Wonders of Brasília's Cultural Heritage. The creation of the church was an initiative of the Salesians in partnership with the Federal Government. Inspired by Dom Bosco's dream of Brasília, a small chapel was also built in front of Lake Paranoá, the Ermida Dom Bosco.

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 15°47'57"S, 47°53'39"W
Address

SEPS 702 Bl. BRA I - Brasília (Superquadra Sul)Brasilia 70330-720 Brazil

Contact
+55 61 3223-6542
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Day trips

Dom Bosco Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cultural Complex of the Republic, Conjunto Nacional, Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro, Arena.

  • cultural complex of the republic brasilia1 miE
  • conjunto nacional brasilia0.9 miNE
  • teatro nacional claudio santoro brasilia1 miNE
  • arena brasilia1.3 miNW
  • brasilia tv tower0.7 miN
  • monumental axis brasilia1.1 miNW
  • little church brasilia1.2 miSW
  • museu nacional honestino guimaraes brasilia1.1 miE
  • memorial dos povos indigenas brasilia1.5 miNW
  • ulisses guimaraes convention center brasilia1 miNW
  • caixa cultural brasilia0.7 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dom Bosco Church open?

Dom Bosco Church is open:
  • Monday 8 am - 6 pm
  • Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
  • Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 8 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dom Bosco Church?

Nearby attractions include Brasilia TV Tower, Brasilia (17 min walk), Caixa Cultural, Brasilia (19 min walk).

How to get to Dom Bosco Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dom Bosco Church:

Metro
  • 102 Sul • Lines: Laranja, Verde (14 min walk)
  • Galeria • Lines: Laranja, Verde (15 min walk)

Bus
  • Terminal Metropolitano (21 min walk)
  • Rod.P.Piloto - Plataforma C (22 min walk)

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