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Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
At 26 meters tall, the statue is said to be the largest depiction of the patron saint in southern Brazil and has a chapel inside. On October 12, the feast of Nossa Senhora Aparecida draws thousands of pilgrims from the region.
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About Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
The Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida is the large statue of Brazil's patron saint in Itaipulândia, in western Paraná. At 26 meters tall, it is said to be the largest depiction of Nossa Senhora Aparecida in southern Brazil.
The devotion goes back to the town's beginnings. The settlers who arrived in the 1960s called the place Aparecidinha do Oeste. The statue was unveiled in 2000, during the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Portuguese arrival in Brazil, and stands on the highest point in town.
Inside, the statue has a marble-finished space used as a chapel. From the top of the hill you can see the town and the surrounding landscape.
The monument is part of the Santuário de Nossa Senhora Aparecida and receives pilgrims all year round. The busiest day is October 12, when the patron saint's feast brings together thousands of faithful from the region, many arriving on foot in pilgrimage.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to 1 hour; longer if it coincides with a Mass or the October feast.
Best time
On clear days, early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the light is softer for viewing the statue and the scenery; on October 12 if you want to experience the feast, knowing that it gets very crowded.
How to get there
It is on the highest point of Itaipulândia, at the patron saint's sanctuary. The most practical way to get there is by car from downtown.
Tip
Around the feast of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the Mass schedule changes; check with the sanctuary or the parish before you go.
A look at the place
Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
How tall is the Nossa Senhora Aparecida statue in Itaipulândia?
The statue is 26 meters tall and is said to be the largest of the patron saint in southern Brazil.
Can you go inside the Nossa Senhora Aparecida statue in Itaipulândia?
Yes. Inside, the statue has a marble-finished space used as a chapel.
When is the Nossa Senhora Aparecida feast in Itaipulândia?
On October 12, with a novena on the days before. The feast brings together thousands of pilgrims from the region.
When was the Itaipulândia statue unveiled?
In 2000, during the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Portuguese arrival in Brazil.
Where is the Nossa Senhora Aparecida statue in Itaipulândia?
On the highest point in town, at the Santuário de Nossa Senhora Aparecida. The most practical way to get there is by car.