Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
The Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida (Portuguese: Catedral Basílica do Santuário Nacional de Nossa Senhora Aparecida) is a prominent Roman Catholic basilica in Aparecida, Brazil. It is dedicated to Our Lady Aparecida as the principal Patroness of Brazil. Nossa Senhora Aparecida roughly translates to Our Lady Revealed. It is the largest cathedral and the second largest Catholic church in the world in interior area after the St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.
| Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida Catedral Basílica do Santuário Nacional de Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
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Basílica do Santuário Nacional de Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Province | Archdiocese of Aparecida |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Minor basilica |
| Year consecrated | 4 July 1980 |
| Location | |
| Location | Aparecida, Brazil |
| Geographic coordinates | 22.8504°S 45.2338°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Benedito Calixto Filho |
| Type | Basilica |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1955 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Length | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Width | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Height (max) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Dome height (outer) | 70 m (230 ft) |
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