Congonhas
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| Congonhas | |
| Location | Brazil |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | |
| Name | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas |
| UNESCO State Party | Brazil |
| Region | Latin America and Caribbean |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iv |
| UNESCO Site ID | 334 |
| Year of Listing | 1985 |
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Congonhas
- There is another settlement called Congonhas in Minas Gerais state, north of Belo Horizonte (see Congonhas do Norte), and yet another in Santa Catarina state (see Congonhas, Santa Catarina).
- For the airport, see Congonhas/São Paulo Airport.
Congonhas (Congonhas do Campo) is a historical Brazilian city located in the state of Minas Gerais. It is situated 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 de Bom Jesus de Matosinhos - and associated sculptures which was 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 soapstone 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.
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