2. SANTUÁRIO do BOM JESUS de MATOSINHOS Religious Monument declarated by UNESCO, Heritage Historical and Cultural of the Humanity, In year 1985 STATE of MINAS GERAIS ESTADO de MINAS GERAIS Monumento Religioso declarado pela UNESCO Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade Ano 1985 CONGONHAS do CAMPO Flag of Minas Gerais State
3. Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos Congonhas do Campo The sanctuary was warrant built by Feliciano Mendes, Portuguese miner that affected by serious illness, did promise to restore health. Made the miracle dedicated his fortune to devotion Bom Jesus of Matosinhos, in reference to the image venerated in Matosinhos, location next to the Oporto city at north of Portugal. He was born in this region in the city of Guimarães. The payment of the pledge began in 1757 with implementation of the cross on top of a hill.
