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Cathedral, Belem is one of the popular tourist attractions in Belem in Brazil. Cathedral, Belem features among the beautiful churches in Belem.

Belem Info

Belem, a port city, is situated towards the northern side of Brazil, in the state of Para. It is the capital city of Para. Belem is situated in the delta region of the Amazon River. The city is tucked on the shores of the Bay of Guajara. The Para River flows by the city of Belem. Belem comprises the Mosquero islands and Caratateua islands. The islands are lined by spectacular beaches. The streets of the city are lined with mango trees. Belem is the most happening and exciting city in Belem. Belem is landscaped by the famous Amazon Rainforests.

Belem Tourist Attractions

Belem offers ample places for sightseeing in Belem.

• Feira do Acai,
• Forte do Castelo
• Ver –o - Peso
• Basilica de Nazare
• Cirio de Nazare
• Carmelite Convent
• Cathedral, Belem
• 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

Cathedral, Belem

Cathedral, Belem was built in 1748. The Cathedral, Belem or the Metropolitan Cathedral of Belem is called the Igreja da Se. It is situated in Praca Trei Caetano Brandao in Bairro da Cidade Velha in Belem. The architecture of the church reflects neoclassical style. It is a treasure trove of sacred arts. The interior of the Cathedral in Belem houses oil paintings, beautiful frescoes and panels. It is open to visitors from 8 am to 12 pm from Tuesday to Friday.

Festivals in Cathedral, Belem

A two week festival called the Cirio de Nazare is celebrated at the site of the Cathedral, Belem. It is celebrated in the month of October, every year. Cirio de Nazare is religious procession that starts from Cathedral in Belem and ends at Basilica de Nazare. This religious procession is being held for 200 years. The procession is held to honor the Lady of Nazareth who is considered as the patron saint of Para. On the Saturday of the first week people march in a procession from the Cathedral carrying the idol of Virgin to the Basilica de Nazare, Belem. On Sunday a huge fair is organized in the square in front of the Basilica de Nazare. After 2 weeks the idol of Virgin is taken back to to the Cathedral in a procession called the Re-Cirio.

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