Santuario del Buen Jesús de Congonhas

Aleijadinho sculptures are amazing

I was stunned by the sculptures of Aleijadinho in front of the church and also in the six chapels that depict key scenes of the Passion of Christ. The church is interesting and worth a visit, but the...

Aleijadinho sculptures are amazing

I was stunned by the sculptures of Aleijadinho in front of the church and also in the six chapels that depict key scenes of the Passion of Christ. The church is interesting and worth a visit, but the...

A master piece

If you don't appreciate art it may be too much of a hike but aleijadinho's sculptures are a treat for anyone who appreciates these finer things. Take note that on Tuesdays the chapels are closed and t...

A master piece

If you don't appreciate art it may be too much of a hike but aleijadinho's sculptures are a treat for anyone who appreciates these finer things. Take note that on Tuesdays the chapels are closed and t...

Very beautiful church with exceptional sculpture ensemble by Aleijadinho

Twelwe apostles sculpted by Baroque master Aleijadinho make this church a must for any art lover! As usual in Brazil you have to pay to see the inside and a very strict ban is enforced on taking pict...