Twelve prophets sculpted in soapstone by Aleijadinho between 1800 and 1805 guard the staircase of the mining sanctuary that was born from a promise and has been a World Heritage Site since 1985

Original: Doze profetas esculpidos em pedra-sabão por Aleijadinho entre 1800 e 1805 guardam a escadaria do santuário mineiro que nasceu de uma promessa e é Patrimônio Mundial desde 1985

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In Congonhas (MG), the 12 Prophets by Aleijadinho guard the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus of Matosinhos, UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the itinerary and how to visit. The post Twelve prophets sculpted in soapstone by Aleijadinho between 1800 and 1805 guard the staircase of the Minas Gerais sanctuary that was born from a promise and has been a World Heritage Site since 1985 first appeared on Catraca Livre.

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