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Cirio de Nazare, Belem is one of the religious festivals in Belem. While on a vacation in Belem in Brazil you can choose to be a part of this beautiful festival, Cirio de Nazare, Belem.

Belem Info

Belem features among the busiest ports in Brazil. Belem is a beautiful city situated towards the northern side of Brazil, in the state of Para. It is the capital city of Para. Belem comprises the Mosquero islands and Caratateua islands. The islands are fringed by stunning beaches. The city of Belem is located in the Brazilian Amazon area. The city is dotted with mango trees. The northern part of the city is situated close to the mouth of the Amazon River. 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, Belem
• 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

Cirio de Nazare, Belem

Cirio de Nazare, Belem is a religious procession held to honor the Virgin de Nazare. The Cirio de Nazare, Belem festival is celebrated during the month of October. It is a two week festival. On the first Saturday of the two week festival a fleet of boats sail in a colorful procession to honor the Virgin de Nazare. The Virgin de Nazare is worshiped as the patroness of sailors in the sea. On the next Saturday 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. In the fair you will find numerous shops selling various handicraft items. Besides there are musical shows arranged in the fair ground. There are food stalls dotting the fair ground where the people savor hot Brazilian dishes. After 2 weeks the idol of Virgin is taken back to to the Cathedral in a procession called the Re-Cirio.

Basilica de Nazare Info

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.

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