national sanctuary of our lady of aparecida

national sanctuary of our lady of aparecida印象

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  EmilyB569

  The basilica is quite impressive from the moment you enter town. The architecture is simple, yet beautiful. The stained glass windows and mosaics are lovely. It is a peaceful place to spend some time. We went on a weekday morning, so it wasn't busy. The area is otherwise very commercialized. Never before have I seen a place where you can go to church, grab lunch and buy a new car stereo all in one place. Check out the basicilica, but you can skip the mall.

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  MelissaE721

  Beautiful Sanctuary that needs to be discovered and appreciated. I was only there for a short time but it something I would redo during my next visit to Brazil. The tour includes a presentation of the history of statue of Our Lady of Aparecida as well as concerning the contruction and significance of the architecture. It is a very inviting place for prayer and recollection. Take your time while visiting this location if not you will regret it. I would plan about 4 hours for the visit excluding transportation.

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  MC229

  This is a must-see for anyone in the area. Drivers should stop by when traveling in Via Dutra. The magnitude and organization is impressive for this country.

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  auburnyellowrose

  I wish we could have spent more time here! Aparecida rises out of the clouds and is mirage between Sao Paulo and Rio. The Sanctuary is so large that Pilgrims can adore Our Lady while the service is going on below. The artwork is expansive as well as the many people who come daily to visit and pray.

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  Diana745

  I asked my travel agent to add this to my itinerary and am so glad we made the visit. We had a private tour guide pick us up from Rio and it was about a 4-5 hour drive. It's the second largest Basilica in the world and it's the home of the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Aparecida, which was found by fisherman ages ago and has been making miracles for believers ever since. Things to see in the Basilica and not to miss include the Statue, the Room of Candles - a beautiful room where visitors can pray and lit candles for loved ones (a small shop there sells candles for cheap), the Room of Promises - an underground mini museum of the Basilica and some of the miracles the Virgin has performed, and the Holy Garden. I almost missed the garden but it's located outside the Basilica, across the parking lot to the right. It's a garden with statues depicting various moments such as the Nativity. Very pretty to walk around and enjoy.Across the Basilica is also a shopping center, but we didn't go in there.

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  933SAMM

  It is a huge cathedral and an amazing complex. The main church is reached by a footbridge which may prove challenging for the elderly, mainly returning from the Basilica to the city for the footbridge has a slight upward tilt in that direction. Some people cross it on their knees to thank for miracles achieved. The city of Aparecida sits in a valley and the weather can get really warm so be advised.

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  Evangelina1944

  I have been to the Basilica more than 40 years ago, when it was not so popular and well known. But even then there was no way to avoid the emotion one feels when visiting Our Lady of Aparecida. Maybe you don't believe in miracles, but the people going there, rich and poor, go there looking for it.

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  GuiParreira

  It is a fantastic site, the architecture and beauty of this place charm the eyes. People from all over the country visit the place, specially on holidays. The complex presents the main cathedral, several altars, a hotel for nuns and priests, a food plaza, a mini-mall and the halls of candles and miracles.

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  KUNTZCMC

  Beautiful cathedral that is massive in size and is amazing. Must see the shrine and beautiful mosaics. Walk the path for the sculptures - a religious themed path with fountain!

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  IsabelN327

  I tooka guided tour of the Cathedral after attending the 6:00 pm evening Mass and it was outstanding. I learned a lot aboutthe construction, meaning, and history of the Cathedral and its construction