Our Lady of Nazareth Shrine
Basilica de Nazare is a church built in 1852. It is a replica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, a church in Rome. It is draped in gold as well as Carrara marble.
Cathedral It is one of Brazil's beautiful churches. It was built in 1748.
The Basilica in the neighborhood of Nazareth, located in Belém, the church was built by priests Barnabites at the beginning of the twentieth century, with the help of the people of Pará was inspired by the Basilica of St. Paul in Rome, and is 20 meters high, 24 wide and 62 meters in length.
Its marble interior has beautiful wood ceiling made by artists from Pará and highlights the beauty of stained glass, referring to biblical times and the history of devotion to the Virgin of Nazareth.
On the surface, a mosaic panel shows the Virgin of Nazareth as the Amazon Queen, a regional scenario where there are Indians, blacks, Jesuits, Capuchins, and also the figures of Pedro Alvares Cabral, Castelo Branco (founder of the city of Belém) Archbishop Bartolomeu (first Bishop of Belém), the half-breed Placido, Dionysus Ausi Bentes (governor at the time of inauguration) and a family of workers, among other characters.
In the center of convergence of all the architectural lines is the "Glory," which is the authentic image of Our Lady of Nazareth.
The cornerstone was laid in 1909 by Don Santino Coutino, Archbishop of Pará Fourteen years later, the temple received from Rome the title of Basilica. In 1992, the church was placed among the most beautiful buildings toppled by the Historical Heritage of the State of Pará, was elevated to the status of the Sanctuary on May 31, 2006.
Curiosity: The Shrine Basilica has the oldest set of bells and complete in Brazil. The bells, which date from 1966, were the first electrified the country. They are able to perform concerts, like the sacred corners of Lourdes Ave Maria, Ave Maria de Fatima Madonna Marne, Christ Vence, Devoto People Come, They gather the Faithful, Silent Night, Come and Do Hosanna Christian.
Hours: Daily - 05:30am to 8:00pm
Cost: Free
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| Paraense Emilio Goeldi Museum (museum) -
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| Zoological Park and Gardens (zoo) -
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| Residencia Park (historical) -
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| Theodoro Braga Gallery (gallery) - Galeria Theodoro Braga
CENTUR - Centro Cultural Tancredo Neves
Av. Gentil Bitencourt, 650 - Nazaré
tel: (91) (91) 3202 4313
e-mail: [email protected]
visits: 3 to 6 th Tuesday from 12am to 20h
Saturday: 14h to 20h
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Address: Av. Gentil Bitencourt, 650 - Nazaré, Belem, Brazil Distance: 0.77km from the Our Lady of Nazareth Shrine | |
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| Estação Gasômetro Theater (theater) -
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| ELF Gallery (gallery) - On December 11, 1981 opened the gallery in the alley ELF January 9, number 2082 in the absence of a conventional space to support the artistic actions in Bethlehem The gallery was the result of a project developed in 1980 and was the first in state of Pará, designed for this purpose. The space looked workshop presses for metal engraving, exhibition space, office, technical reserve area, kitchen and toilet.
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| Amazon River Tours by Star Turismo (activity) -
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| Praça Batista Campos (sightseeing) - Batista Campos Square
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| Graça Landeira Gallery (gallery) - Galeria de Arte "Graça Landeira" - UNAMA
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Address:
Av. Alcindo Cacela, 287 - Umarizal
Telephone:
55 91 3210 3093
Hours:
June 2 nd to Friday from 08h to 12h and 15h to 22h.
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