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# Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Congonhas · Brazil

UNESCO cultural World Heritage, inscribed in 1985.

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City / localityCongonhas

Country / geographic scopeBrazil

Place typeMonuments

Point coordinates-20.50820, -43.86081

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## UNESCO World Heritage
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas

Cultural · Inscription: 1985

[Read the UNESCO entry ↗](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/334/)

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## Sources and accuracy
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