The Dom Bosco Sanctuary Brasilia is a church that sits right in the center of town, easily accessible from all the major hotels and other sightseeing spots. The architecture, like all the architecture in Brasilia, is fantastic. But, the really great thing about the sanctuary is that you can go inside.
The walls inside the sanctuary are made of purple and blue vitral, a type of stained glass. The vitral allows light from outside the church to filter in. During the daytime, this stained glass bathes the interior of the sanctuary in a blue haze. It is really spectacular, and well worth the trip to see the sanctuary just to stand inside and experience the lighting. There is also an ornate chandelier which the church staff sometimes light, and this is spectacular, too.
The sanctuary also offers a great view of the city of Brasilia, including Paranoa Lake and Alvorado Palace. On the last Sunday of August, there is a procession and festival in celebration of Dom Bosco’s dream.