Aparecida Attractions
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Aparecida
The pilgrimage center of Aparecida, where Nossa Senhora Aparecida, patroness of Brazil, is venerated, lies in the Paraíba valley, 173km/107mi north-east of São Paulo and 260km/162mi south-west of Rio de Janeiro. It is reached by way of the Presidente Dutra Motorway (BR 116).
The town was founded in 1717, when native fishermen from the Rio Paraíba recovered from the sea a small black figure of the Virgin which is credited with wonderworking powers. Aparecida is now the most important pilgrimage center in Brazil.
The pilgrimage center of Aparecida, where Nossa Senhora Aparecida, patroness of Brazil, is venerated, lies in the Paraíba valley, 173km/107mi north-east of São Paulo and 260km/162mi south-west of Rio de Janeiro. It is reached by way of the Presidente Dutra Motorway (BR 116).
The town was founded in 1717, when native fishermen from the Rio Paraíba recovered from the sea a small black figure of the Virgin which is credited with wonderworking powers. Aparecida is now the most important pilgrimage center in Brazil.
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New Basilica
The New Basilica in Aparecida is a tall building and has a viewing platform on the 18th floor. The building also contains the Museum of Sacred Art and a historical museum.
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Saint's Feast-Day
Aparecida's Saint's Feast-Day takes place immediately following Easter each year and features over 40 dance troupes.
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