Jump to content

Congonhas

Coordinates: 20°29′59″S 43°51′28″W / 20.49972°S 43.85778°W / -20.49972; -43.85778
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Giso6150 (talk | contribs) at 14:42, 1 May 2016 (removed Category:Populated places in Minas Gerais; added Category:Municipalities in Minas Gerais using HotCat). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

This article is about Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. For Congonhas-São Paulo Airport, see Congonhas-São Paulo Airport. For Congonhas do Norte, Minas Gerais (South of Belo Horizonte), see Congonhas do Norte. For Congonhas, Santa Catarina, see Santa Catarina.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Matosinhos
UNESCO World Heritage Site
CriteriaCultural: i, iv
Reference334
Inscription1985 (9th Session)
Coordinates20°29′59″S 43°51′28″W / 20.49972°S 43.85778°W / -20.49972; -43.85778

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 known 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.[1] 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

  1. ^ Palmerlee, Danny (2007-01-01). South America on a Shoestring. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781741044430.

See also


Stub icon

This geographical article relating to Minas Gerais is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Congonhas&oldid=718099068"