Aparecida Attractions
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.
Old Basilica
Basílica Velha
The building of the Old Basilica of Nossa Senhora Aparecida was begun in 1745 on the site of an earlier oratory dedicated to her, in what is now Praça Nossa Senhora Aparecida. The church was much extended and rebuilt over the years, and in 1909 was granted the status of a basilica minor by Pope Pius X.
The building of the Old Basilica of Nossa Senhora Aparecida was begun in 1745 on the site of an earlier oratory dedicated to her, in what is now Praça Nossa Senhora Aparecida. The church was much extended and rebuilt over the years, and in 1909 was granted the status of a basilica minor by Pope Pius X.
Aparecida Surroundings
Itaguacu, Brazil
Itaguaçu
3km/2mi from Aparecida is the river port of Itaguaçu, where the figure of Nossa Senhora Aparecida was found.
3km/2mi from Aparecida is the river port of Itaguaçu, where the figure of Nossa Senhora Aparecida was found.
Via Sacra
Via Sacra
On the Morro do Cruzeiro, 2km/1.3mi from the town center, is the Via Sacra (Stations of the Cross).
On the Morro do Cruzeiro, 2km/1.3mi from the town center, is the Via Sacra (Stations of the Cross).
