Congonhas, Religious sanctuary in Minas Gerais, Brazil
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas stands at 884 meters above sea level, featuring a church, chapels, and decorative gardens from the 18th century.
Portuguese miner Feliciano Mendes initiated the construction of the basilica in 1757, which reached completion in 1775 during Brazil's colonial period.
The sanctuary displays twelve soapstone statues representing Old Testament prophets, created by Brazilian sculptor Antonio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
The municipality connects to major cities through highway BR-040, offering direct access between Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte with numerous accommodation options.
Six chapels surrounding the forecourt contain wooden sculptures depicting the Stations of the Cross, earning UNESCO World Heritage status in 1985.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: December 17, 1938
Elevation above the sea: 884 m
Shares border with: Belo Vale, Ouro Branco, São Brás do Suaçuí, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Jeceaba, Ouro Preto
Website: http://congonhas.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.50000,-43.85778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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