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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Located in the state of Minas Gerais, south of Belo Horizonte, this sanctuary was built in the second half of the 18th century. It consists of a church with a richly decorated interior in Italianate Rococo style, an outdoor staircase decorated with statues of prophets, and seven chapels depicting the Stations of the Cross, where polychrome sculptures by Alejadinho are highly original, moving and expressive masterpieces of Baroque art.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
The Pampulha modern complex is the centerpiece of a visionary garden city project built in 1940 in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state. Built around an artificial lake, this cultural and leisure center includes a casino, a dance hall, a golf yacht club, and the São Francisco de Assis Church. The buildings were designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer in collaboration with innovative artists. The complex features bold forms that exploit the plastic potential of concrete while blending architecture, landscaping, sculpture, and painting into a harmonious whole. It reflects the influence of local traditions, the Brazilian climate, and the natural environment on the principles of modern architecture.