To help inspire or plan your trip to Brazil, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Brazil which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Southeast Brazil - Religious Monuments
| Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas | |
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The sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas in Minais Gerais was completed in the 1770s after 60 years construction. After its completion, the church was given a magnificent Rococo interior of Italian inspiration. Additionally the artist Aleijadinho created an outdoor stairway was constructed and decorated with 12 soapstone statues of the prophets and seven chapels illustrating the Stations of the Cross and sculpted in wood. The sanctuary is one of the most important examples of Christian art in Latin America.  UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas | |