Wall of the Sanctuary of Penha gives way in João Pessoa After the collapse of part of the wall of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha, in Praia da Penha, in João Pessoa, the Civil Defense closed the balustrade area of ??the place, this Friday (24). The information was confirmed by the agency through a note. ? Balustrade is a structure formed by a sequence of small pillars (called balusters) connected by an upper part, generally used as protection or architectural finishing on balconies, stairs, balconies, gazebos, bridges and areas close to uneven levels. In the case of the Penha Sanctuary, the balustrade is a type of guardrail or decorative wall that is located in the external areas, helping to protect the space and also composing the architecture of the place. According to Civil Defense, the measure is preventive in nature and aims to restrict parking and vehicle traffic on site to ensure the safety of visitors. ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp In parallel, Civil Defense also recommended that the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Penha remove a container installed at the site. The objective is to avoid overloading the structure and reduce risks. "It is important that everyone understands that the decision to ban parking near the balustrade of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha is not on a mere whim, but because imminent risks have been identified, which could affect visitors to the stretch. The measure is preventive and the adoption of other mitigations are being recommended to the bodies and institutions responsible for maintaining the space", said the Civil Protection and Defense coordinator, Kelson Chaves. With this closure of the area, parking on the balustrade will now be prohibited until the definitive measure is completed. Drivers are advised to use other parking spaces in areas close to the sanctuary and respect the installed signage. The collapse Part of the wall of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha, in Praia da Penha, in João Pessoa, collapsed on Thursday morning (23). The area has been cordoned off to ensure the safety of visitors. There were no injuries. The sanctuary is listed by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Paraíba (Iphaep) and is among the main tourist and religious attractions in the capital of Paraíba, receiving visitors daily. The João Pessoa Infrastructure Secretariat (Seinfra) reported on the day of the incident that it had isolated the area, but stated that the recovery of the wall is not the responsibility of the municipality, as it is an asset belonging to the Catholic Church. Part of the wall of the Sanctuary of Penha fell Reproduction/TV Cabo Branco Most watched videos on g1 Paraíba