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 notable for its basilica - the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos - and associated sculptures which was commissioned by Portuguese adventurer, Feliciano Mendes in the 18th century. It was created by Aleijadinho, one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world. The soapstone sculptures of old testament prophets around the terrace are considered amongst his finest work.
In 1985 UNESCO granted the Sanctuary the title of a World Heritage Site.
Adventure
- Svaneti
- Mtskheta
- Bagrati Cathedral
- Gelati Monastery
- Senegambian stone circles
- Kunta Kinteh Island
- Lopé National Park
- The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape
- Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps
- Réunion
- Pitons
- Albi
- Fortifications of Vauban
- Bordeaux
- Le Havre
- Provins
- Loire Valley
- Saint-Émilion
- Way of St. James
- Lyon
- Pyrénées-Mont Perdu
- Carcassonne
- Canal du Midi
- Avignon
- Apostolic Palace
