"This sanctuary in Minais Gerais, south of Belo Horizonte was built in the second half of the 18th century. It consists of a church with a magnificent Rococo interior of Italian inspiration; an outdoor stairway decorated with statues of the prophets; and seven chapels illustrating the Stations of the Cross, in which the polychrome sculptures by Aleijadinho are masterpieces of a highly original, moving, expressive form of Baroque art."
Source: UNESCO WOrld Heritage
Postcard 1
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas. Postcard received in January 2019. Thanks to Damiao of Brazil - obrigado.
Postcard 2
Historical town of Congonhas with a famous baroque style church with soapstone statues of Testament prophets. Nice stamp of Brazil women football. Thanks to Karina of Brazil.
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