Congonhas
- There is another settlement called Congonhas in Minas Gerais state, south of Belo Horizonte (see Congonhas do Norte), and yet another in Santa Catarina state (see Congonhas, Santa Catarina).
| Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Matosinhos | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
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| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iv |
| Reference | 334 |
| UNESCO region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Coordinates | 20°29′59″S 43°51′28″W / 20.49972°S 43.85778°WCoordinates: 20°29′59″S 43°51′28″W / 20.49972°S 43.85778°W |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1985 (9th Session) |
Congonhas (Congonhas do Campo) is a historical Brazilian city located in the state of Minas Gerais. It is situated 90 kilometres (56 mi) south from Belo Horizonte, the capital of state of Minas Gerais, by the highway BR-040. The city has a population of 50,000.
The city is notable for its basilica - the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos - and associated soapstone sculptures which were commissioned by Portuguese adventurer, Feliciano Mendes in the 18th century. It was created by Aleijadinho, one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world. The twelve sculptures of old testament prophets around the terrace are considered amongst his finest work.
In 1985 UNESCO granted the Sanctuary the title of a World Heritage Site.
See also
- List of municipalities in Minas Gerais
External links
Media related to Congonhas do Campo at Wikimedia Commons
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