Architecture

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, north elevation

Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos [Portuguese]
Santuário do Bom Jesus de Congonhas [Portuguese]
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, north elevation

Architecture

Architecture: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

full/alternative names
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas
built
1757-1773
1757-1875
architect / constr. phase
1757-1765
construction starting with the chancel and nave
1765-1776
addition of the towers and reinforcement of the nave
1769-1790
interior fit-out
1773-1794
exterior decorations
1777-1790
construction of staircase and terrace
1796-1798
construction of the chapels of the Stations of the Cross
patronage

Geography

local language location name
Congonhas, Brasil [Portuguese]
historical affiliations

UNESCO World Heritage Site

type
cultural
criteria
I, IV
designation
reference
334

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
6,610 × 3,630  pixel
56.0 × 30.7 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
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