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The cathedral is a hyperboloid structure constructed from 16 concrete columns weighing 90 tons each. [2] [3]In the square access to the cathedral are four 2.5-meter (8 ft 2 in) tall bronze sculptures representing the four Evangelists, created by sculptors Alfredo Ceschiatti and Dante Croce in 1968. [4]
World Heritage Sites; Site Image Location () Year listed UNESCO data Description Historic Town of Ouro Preto: Minas Gerais: 1980 124; i, iii (cultural) Ouro Preto, literally Black Gold, was the centre of the Brazilian Gold Rush in the 18th century.
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El Escorial is one of several Spanish royal sites due to its history as a residence of the royal family. The palace was designed by King Philip II and architect Juan Bautista de Toledo to serve as a monument to Spain's central role in the Christian world. [14] Works of Antoni Gaudí: Barcelona: Catalonia: 320; 1984, 2005 (extended); i, ii, iv
Site Image Location Criteria Area ha (acre) Year Description Refs Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves: Paraná, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil Natural: (vii), (ix), (x)
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Brasília (/ b r ə ˈ z ɪ l i ə / brə-ZIL-ee-ə, [4] [5] Portuguese: [bɾaˈzili.ɐ, bɾaˈziljɐ] ⓘ) is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District, located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region.
Its historic center is famous for its colonial architecture, including the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Aleijadinho's masterpiece. [8] Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais Natividade's urban complex: Natividade is 230 km from Palmas and has an architectural complex that was listed as a monument in 1987. [9] Natividade, Tocantins: São Paulo Cathedral