Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas' has mentioned 'The Sanctuary' in the following places:
| Occurrence Sentence | Text Source |
|---|---|
| Plan of the sanctuary | WIKI |
| The sanctuary was commissioned by Feliciano Mendes. | WIKI |
| When Mendes died in 1765, religious services started to be offered by the sanctuary. | WIKI |
| Since the sanctuary was designated an historical site in 1939, the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Instituto do Patrimxc3xb4nio Histxc3xb3rico e Artxc3xadstico Nacional xe2x80x93 IPHAN) has worked to protect and conserve it. | WIKI |
| They aim to preserve the cultural property's significance and the values attributed to the sanctuary. | WIKI |
| Standing high on a platform reached by a slightlyxc2xa0 curved, divided staircase carrying on its parapets statues of the twelve prophets in soapstone (pedra sabxc3xa3o), the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas is approached via a ramped forecourt between six chapels marking Stations of the Cross (the Passos). | UNESCO |
| Criterion (i): The architectural and sculptural complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos represents a singular artistic achievement, a jewel of the human genius, reflecting the apex of Christian art in Latin America, as expressed in the work of Aleijadinho, a thoroughly original and expressive work of the Baroque style transported to the tropics. | UNESCO |
| Criterion (iv): The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas marks a crossroads in the evolution of mid-17th century religious architecture in Portuguese America, more specifically Minas Gerais, as reflected in the basilicaxe2x80x99s flame-like, slightly recessed towers and innovative rococo style faxc3xa7ade which converge to form an important example of Baroque art in Latin America. | UNESCO |
| The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas remains in good condition. | UNESCO |
| Despite the changes brought on by the urban growth of Congonhas, the Sanctuary remains intact and survives to this day as a religious icon of the region. | UNESCO |
| The architectural and sculptural complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Matozinhos in Congonhas has maintained its intrinsic values thanks to the effective conservation of its constituent elements including: the church of Bom Jesus, completed in 1772; the staircase, decorated with soapstone sculptures of the prophets; and the chapels marking the stations of the Cross with expressive sculptural groups representing the Passion of Christ. | UNESCO |
| Despite the changes brought on by Congonhasxe2x80x99 urban growth, the Sanctuary remains intact and continues to stand as a focus for pilgrimage throughout the region. | UNESCO |
| Since the Sanctuaryxe2x80x99s federal designation in 1939 as an historical site, officially recognized through its registration on UNESCOxe2x80x99s World Heritage List, the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Instituto do Patrimxc3xb4nio Histxc3xb3rico e Artxc3xadstico Nacional xe2x80x93 IPHAN) has worked assiduously to protect and conserve the location, with a view to preserving the cultural propertyxe2x80x99s significance and the attendant values attributed to it. | UNESCO |
| The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas was designated a federal heritage site by IPHAN on September 8, 1939. | UNESCO |
| The votive offering room in the Sanctuaryxe2x80x99s interior, also known as the Room of Miracles, where the faithful deposit objects as thanks for the blessings obtained through Our Father Bom Jesusxe2x80x99s divine intercession, was designated a federal heritage site by IPHAN on January 29, 1981. | UNESCO |
| Construction is underway on a space designed to value the architectural and landscaping complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas and house the Baroque and Stonework Studies Reference Center (Centro de Referxc3xaancia do Barroco e Estudos da Pedra). | UNESCO |
| Proposals have been put forward to expand the protected area around the site to include not just the immediate surrounding areas, but a substantial perimeter encompassing the Architectural and Urban Complex of the city of Congonhas, which has progressively become a center for religious pilgrimage, due principally to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos. | UNESCO |
| New construction projects in the municipality are subject to joint reviews by IPHANxe2x80x99s Technical Office in Congonhas and the Municipal Government, a measure intended to mitigate the degradation of the areas around the Sanctuaryxe2x80x99s perimeter. | UNESCO |