Salvador Cathedral

　　    The cathedral is the fourth and final building in the complex of the Jesuit school. Constructed in the 18th century, its roof features the insignia of the Jesuits. The church has two bell towers and houses statues of Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Francis of Borja, and Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The cathedral exhibits Portuguese Baroque architectural lines, with its façade made of lioz stone—similar to that of the Church of Saint Francis—and an interior richly adorned with gold leaf. The use of gold inside the church symbolizes that "no earthly wealth can compare to that of heaven," and underscores the tradition that Portuguese churches must be "golden churches."

　　    The third governor-general of Brazil, Mem de Sá, is buried in the cathedral, as is the eloquent Father António Vieira, who spent his final years there. To commemorate this history, the church houses a religious museum, which includes a 1986 statue of Salvador’s patron saint, Saint Francis Xavier, as well as a set of nativity scenes in the crypt.

　　 Brasília, Brazil