Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida
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Why go
- The Brasília Tower viewpoint, 100 metres above the ground.
- The Nossa Senhora Aparecida Museum inside the Brasília Tower.
- The Sala das Promessas in the basilica basement.
Opening hours
Today05:30 – 22:00Show all
Know before you go
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
Interesting facts4
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70 metres
Its dome is 70 metres high and 39 metres across.
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40 metres
Its naves rise 40 metres above the ground.
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45,000 people
The interior can accommodate 45,000 people.
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By area, it is the world's second-largest church after St. Peter's Basilica.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora Aparecida - Wikipedia
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MATRIZ BASÍLICA NOSSA SENHORA APARECIDA ANTIGA ✈️⛪️ GUIABRASILIA 2026Guia de Turismo Brasília
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History
Local tradition says fishermen found the statue in the Paraíba River in 1717. It was first kept at fisherman Felipe Pedroso’s home, where visitors came to pray. A small chapel followed, then a larger one inaugurated in 1745. A basilica built from 1834 to 1888 later proved too small for growing pilgrimages.
- 1717Fishermen found a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary in the Paraíba River.
- 1745A chapel built for the statue was inaugurated.
- 1834–1888A larger basilica was built at the site.
- 1955Construction began on the present basilica at a nearby site, designed by Benedito Calixto Neto as pilgrimages grew.
- 1980Pope John Paul II consecrated the sanctuary while it was still under construction.
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- 2007Pope Benedict XVI visited and presented the basilica with a Golden Rose.
- 2013Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the basilica.
- 2016The basilica became the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Aparecida.
How to get there
- On footThe Passarela da Fé connects the basilica to the old church.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry Access ramps lead to the temple and basement.
- Lift Elevators reach the tower viewpoint.
- Parking Accessible parking spaces are available.
Sources: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida - Wikipedia · Aparecida - Wikivoyage (see) · Basílica de Nossa Senhora Aparecida - Wikipedia · Basilique Notre-Dame d'Aparecida - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
What are Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
How do you get from Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida to the old church?
Walk along the Passarela da Fé, which connects the basilica to the old church.
Can children visit Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida?
The facts mention two baby facilities, including one in the Support Center on the south wing.
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