Belo Horizonte Trip Overview
The city is famous for its basilica – the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos – and the soapstone sculptures from the 18th century. The highlight of the tour is Aleijadinho’s work, such as the sculptural masterpieces of the twelve Prophets, carved in soapstone and his sculptural representation of the Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross), done in polychromatic woodwork. The set of life-sized sculptures is Brazil’s greatest artistic treasure. Aleijadinho is considered one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world and in Congonhas you may find some of his best pieces.
Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
The city is famous for its basilica – the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos – and the soapstone sculptures from the 18th century. The highlight of the tour is Aleijadinho’s work, such as the sculptural masterpieces of the twelve Prophets, carved in soapstone and his sculptural representation of the Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross), done in polychromatic woodwork. The set of life-sized sculptures is Brazil’s greatest artistic treasure. Aleijadinho is considered one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world and in Congonhas you may find some of his best pieces.
Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.
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Stop At: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Congonhas, State of Minas Gerais Brazil
Some of the finest pieces of Aleijadinho’s work can be found in this place. The image of Senhor Morto, in front of the main altar, is the reason for the biggest religious pilgrimage in Minas Gerais.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica do Sr Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Praca da Basilica, Congonhas, State of Minas Gerais 36415-000 Brazil
The twelve sculptures of old testament prophets around the terrace are considered amongst the finest work of famous artist Aleijadinho.
Duration: 1 hour
