The complex houses the Museum of Wax, which contains over 60 life-size wax figures depicting the history of the Basilica.
It is physically integrated into the broader Sanctuary of Aparecida property, the largest Marian shrine in the world.
The facility is designed specifically to centralize services for pilgrims traveling from across Brazil.
The architecture reflects the scale of the sanctuary, with wide open-air corridors designed for high-volume pedestrian traffic.
Pilgrim’s City (Cidade do Romeiro) is a specialized religious tourism complex located in Aparecida, São Paulo, adjacent to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. The site serves as a central hub for pilgrims, housing a variety of infrastructure including retail pavilions, restaurants, and accommodation facilities. It features the 'Museum of Wax,' which displays life-size figures depicting scenes from the life of Our Lady of Aparecida. The complex also integrates a recreational area and accessible green spaces designed to host large numbers of religious tourists. It functions as a primary destination for those visiting the shrine for extended spiritual retreats or national pilgrimages. The infrastructure is built to support high-capacity circulation for thousands of visitors simultaneously. It is situated on the same massive property as the main Basilica complex, connected via accessible walkways.
The central plaza of the complex with the Basilica towers in the background.
Wear comfortable footwear as the complex is expansive and requires significant walking.
Visit the wax museum early in the morning to avoid the largest tour groups.
Bring a refillable water bottle, as the site features multiple hydration stations across the grounds.
Avoid visiting during major national holidays like October 12th unless prepared for extreme crowding.
Modest clothing is expected due to the site's religious significance; avoid swimwear or excessively casual attire.
