About Aparecida
Fotos da cidade de Aparecida, em São Paulo, onde fica o segundo maior templo católico do planeta: a Basílica de Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
Pictures of the city called Aparecida, in São Paulo, Brazil, where there is the world's second largest catholic temple: the Our Lady of Aparecida Basílica.
Aparecida (sometimes referred to as Aparecida do Norte) is a Brazilian city and municipality in the state of São Paulo. It is located in the fertile valley of the River Paraíba do Sul on the southern (right) bank. The population in 2004 was 35,754 (estimated) and the area of the municipality is 121.232 km².
With an average altitude of 544 meters, and elevations varying from 525 to 620 meters, Aparecida has a hot climate with dry winters. Recorded temperatures are a maximum of 35º, a minimum of 9º and an average of 22º.
It is home to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil, declared so by Pope Pius XI in 1929. The name of the city is in homage to Our Lady of Conceição Aparecida.
A visit to the new Basilica is a must if only for the vastness of its dimensions. The ex-voto room is especially interesting as it is lined from floor to ceiling with every possible wax representation of the human body conceivable. A room filled with pictures showing how people were cured or survived accidents with the Virgin's help is also worth seeing.
The city has other attractions besides the religious buildings such as a theme park, aquarium, and museums.
Among the local events are the Festa de Nossa Senhora Aparecida, on 12 October, which attracts more than 100,000 faithful, and the Festa de São Benedito, which has performances by several folkloric groups.
Taken from Wikipedia
Ver também/See also:
www.santuarionacional.com.br
www.cidadeaparecida.com.br
www.aparecida.com.br
www.explorevale.com.br/cidades/aparecida
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