Crypt in Belém: How to visit the basement of the Basilica Sanctuary of Nazareth

Crypt of the Basilica of Nazareth is delivered after three years of restoration The Crypt of the Basilica Sanctuary of Nazareth is open to the public from this Tuesday (18th), in Belém. The space is located in the basement of the church and was delivered on Monday (17th), after undergoing restoration. Visitation to the space takes place this week and by appointment online. ?? Visits will be guided and carried out between this Tuesday (18) and Friday (21), in the morning and afternoon, from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm. The proposal is for visitors to learn about the history of the space, the architectural characteristics and the interventions carried out during the requalification process. ?The process of requalifying the crypt began in 2023 and changed the environment. The work is part of the complete restoration of the basilica, which has already completed other phases. The Basilica of Nazaré was inaugurated in 1909. ? Receive news from g1 Pará directly on WhatsAp Mediated visits It is possible to discover the space with mediation from the Educational team of the Basilica Sanctuary Restoration Project. According to the organization, the proposal is to present the space as part of the Basilica's architecture and also as a place of memory, knowledge and appreciation of heritage. “Every detail was thought out to preserve the identity of this historic environment, making it more accessible, comfortable and prepared to receive the various activities of our Basilica”, said Father Francisco Cavalcante, parish priest of the BasilicaSanctuary of Nazaré. Floor of the crypt of the Basilica Sanctuary of Nazareth Ascom Restoration of the Crypt Basilica One of the highlighted elements in the environment is the floor, which underwent adjustments and was redone. Now, it features a cross-shaped design built with geometric shapes. "Today, when you look at the space and look back to previous images, you can, in fact, see the beauty of the space. A space that was lost and that today will be open to the public", informed Bruno Assunção, Occupational Safety technician for the Restoration Project. Crypt of the Basilica of Nazaré in Belém during construction work Renato Chalu Changes to the crypt The crypt has brick vaults and stone pillars. With the works, plasters made after the original construction were removed, areas were reconfigured for the implementation of bathrooms and a support pantry, in addition to the installation of new partitions, air conditioning and a new lighting system. The project incorporated accessibility resources to expand the possibilities of access to the space, which now has a new function as an environment for reception, memory and heritage education. Crypt of the Basilica Sanctuary of Nazaré is delivered Ascom Restoration of the Crypt Basilica VIDEOS: see all the news from Pará Check out other news from the state on g1 PA