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Congonhas (Congonhas do Campo until 1948) 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. As of 2020, the city had a population of 55,309.[1]
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
) Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas | |
| Location | Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i)(iv) |
| Reference | 334 |
| Inscription | 1985 (9th session) |
| Area | 2.19 ha (5.4 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 8.77 ha (21.7 acres) |
| Website | www |
| Coordinates | 20°29′59″S 43°51′28″W / 20.49972°S 43.85778°W |
)  Location of Congonhas in Brazil | |
The city is known for its basilica - the Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos - and associated soapstone sculptures which were commissioned by Portuguese adventurer, Feliciano Mendes in the 18th century.[2] 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 one of his finest works. In 1985 the Sanctuary was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
References
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Palmerlee, Danny (2007-01-01). South America on a Shoestring. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781741044430.
See also
External links
Media related to Congonhas do Campo at Wikimedia Commons
Congonhas travel guide from Wikivoyage- World Heritage profile
- Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas UNESCO property on google arts and culture
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