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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.
It is a well preserved historic city and retains the characteristics of a baroque city, with its churches, buildings and museums.
Other historical cities in Minas Gerais are Ouro Preto, São João del-Rei, Diamantina, Mariana, Tiradentes and Sabará.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
The city is known for its basilica - the Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, commissioned by Portuguese adventurer and miner Feliciano Mendes in 1757 and completed in 1775. In the ramped forecourt of the basilica are twelve soapstone sculptures depicting Twelve Prophets, crafted 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. Around the forecourt are six chapels with painted wooden scenes depicting the Stations of the Cross. In 1985 the Sanctuary was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its exemplary Baroque architecture and art.
See also
List of municipalities in Minas Gerais
Twelve Prophets of Aleijadinho
References
External links
Media related to Congonhas (Minas Gerais) at Wikimedia Commons
Congonhas travel guide from Wikivoyage
World Heritage profile
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas UNESCO property on google arts and culture
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Bandar Udara Internasional Congonhas
- TAM Linhas Aéreas Penerbangan 3054
- Minas Gerais
- LATAM Brazil
- São Paulo
- Bandar Udara Internasional Salgado Filho
- 2 Rajab
- Bandar Udara Internasional Viracopos-Campinas
- Bandar Udara Internasional Hercílio Luz
- Allianz Parque
- Congonhas
- São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
- TAM Airlines Flight 3054
- TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402
- VASP
- Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
- Aleijadinho
- MAP Linhas Aéreas
- Azul Conecta
- Zé Arigó
