Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
- States
- Brazil
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1985
- Location
- State of Minas Gerais, City of Congonhas
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- -20.49972222, -43.85777778
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 334
- WH Site
- 334
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is an 18th-century Baroque complex celebrated for its artistic and religious significance. Featuring a church, ornate staircases, and 12 life-sized soapstone statues of prophets by sculptor Aleijadinho, it reflects colonial mastery. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1985, it stands as a pinnacle of Brazilian sacred art and architecture. The sanctuary remains a striking emblem of the country’s cultural heritage.
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• Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas