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Shrine · Brazil

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas

Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil

AleijadinhoLiving Catholic SitePassion PilgrimageShrineStations of the CrossUNESCO World HeritageCatholic South America: Saints, Mary & Miracles collectionActive Catholic sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage property; artistic interpretation remains distinct from supernatural claims

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A complete Passion pilgrimage landscape composed of the sanctuary church, prophet-lined stairway, and chapels containing Aleijadinho’s polychrome Stations groups. Its inclusion rests on the union of Catholic devotion, pilgrimage movement, and an exceptional surviving Christian artistic program—not heritage designation alone.

TraditionCatholic

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Jubilee of Bom JesusVerify the current September jubilee program and access controls.