Basilica de Nazare, Belem is one of the popular tourist attractions in Belem in Brazil. While holidaying in Belem a visit to the Basilica de Nazare, Belem is a must.
Belem Info
Belem is a beautiful city situated towards the northern side of Brazil, in the state of Para. It is the capital city of Para. The city of Belem is located in the Brazilian Amazon area. The city is dotted with mango trees. Belem is the most happening and exciting city in Belem. The northern part of the city is situated close to the mouth of the Amazon River.
Belem Tourist Attractions
Belem offers ample places for sightseeing in Belem.
- Feira do Acai,
- Forte do Castelo
- Ver –o - Peso
- Basilica de Nazare, Belem
- Cirio de Nazare
- Carmelite Convent
- Cathedral
- Emilio Goeldi Museum
- Jesuit College of Santo Alexandre
- Ladeira do Castelo
- Nossa Senhora das Merces
- Homens Pretos
- Palacio Antonio Lemos
- palacio Lauro Sodre
- Peace Theatre
- Sant’Ana
- Sao Joao Batista
Basilica de Nazare, Belem
Basilica de Nazare, Belem is a church in Belem. It was built in 1852. Its architecture is a replica of the San Paolo fuori le Mura, a church in Rome. The Basilica de Nazare in Belem is draped in gold as well as Carrara marble. The windows in the church are of stained glass. Lady of Nazare was found at the site where the church now stands. The interior of the church houses 32 granite columns and 19 statuettes made in Carrara marble. One will find within the church 54 stained glass windows and 38 mosaic lockets.
Festivals in Basilica de Nazare, Belem
A two week festival is celebrated at the site of the Basilica de Nazare, Belem during the month of October. A religious procession called the Cirio de Nazare which starts from the Cathedral ends at the Basilica de Nazare, Belem. On the first Saturday of the two week festival a large number of boats sail in a procession to honor the Virgin de Nazare. On the next Saturday people march in a procession from the Cathedral carrying the idol of Virgin to the Basilica de Nazare, Belem.
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| Belem Tourist Attractions |
Basilica de Nazare, Belem
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Carmelite Convent, Belem |
| Cathedral, Belem |
Cirio de Nazare, Belem |
| Emilio Goeldi Museum, Belem |
Feira do Acai, Belem |
Forte do Castelo, Belem
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Homens Pretos, Belem |
| Ilha de Marajo, Belem |
Ver –o - Peso, Belem |
| Ladeira do Castelo, Belem |
Nossa Senhora das Merces, Belem |
| Palacio Antonio Lemos, Belem |
Pororoap Belem |
| Palacio Lauro Sodre, Belem |
Peace Theatre |
| Sant Ana, Belem |
Sao Joao Batista, Belem |
| Jesuit College of Santo Alexandre, Belem |
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