Brasilia Attractions
Cathedral
Cathedral
The Cathedral, designed by Niemeyer, lies on the central axis, near the intersection with the Eixo Rodoviário and diagonally opposite the Law Courts. This concrete-framed structure, hyperboloid in form and extraordinarily light in effect, seems with its glass roof to be reaching up, open, to heaven.
The Cathedral, designed by Niemeyer, lies on the central axis, near the intersection with the Eixo Rodoviário and diagonally opposite the Law Courts. This concrete-framed structure, hyperboloid in form and extraordinarily light in effect, seems with its glass roof to be reaching up, open, to heaven.
Palácio dos Arcos (Palácio Itamaraty)
Palácio dos Arcos
The Palácio dos Arcos (also known as the Palácio Itamaraty), which houses the Foreign Ministery, is one of Oscar Niemeyer's greatest achievements. It is set in beautiful gardens, with a pond, designed by the landscape architect Burle Marx.
The Palácio dos Arcos (also known as the Palácio Itamaraty), which houses the Foreign Ministery, is one of Oscar Niemeyer's greatest achievements. It is set in beautiful gardens, with a pond, designed by the landscape architect Burle Marx.
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Square of the Three Powers
Aptly named 'Square of the Three Power', this Square in Brasilia is located neighbouring the executive, legislature and the judiciary premises of the city.
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Brasília National Park
Brasília National Park is a protected area not far from the city. Within its boundaries are unique and rare flora and fauna.
Chapada dos Veadeiros
Chapada dos Veadeiros
200km/125mi north of Brasília, in the state of Goiás, is the Chapada dos Veadeiros (area 60,000 hectares/150,000 acres), which is reached on GO 118, via Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Teresinha de Goiás. This plateau is part of the great watershed between the rivers Amazon, Paraná and São Francisco. A permit from IBAMA is sometimes required for entry to the park.
200km/125mi north of Brasília, in the state of Goiás, is the Chapada dos Veadeiros (area 60,000 hectares/150,000 acres), which is reached on GO 118, via Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Teresinha de Goiás. This plateau is part of the great watershed between the rivers Amazon, Paraná and São Francisco. A permit from IBAMA is sometimes required for entry to the park.
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Lake Paranoá
Clustered around the shores of the manmade Lake Paranoá are the foreign embassies, important homes, the Palácio da Alvorada, and the Olympic Center.
Luziania, Brazil
(Near Brasilia)
Luziánia
60km/37mi south of Brasília, in Goiás state, is the historic little town of Luziánia (pop. 16,000), which has preserved a number of colonial-age buildings and handsome 18th century churches, notably the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks). According to some authorities its side altars have been removed to the church of Santa Lusia, also in Luziánia.
60km/37mi south of Brasília, in Goiás state, is the historic little town of Luziánia (pop. 16,000), which has preserved a number of colonial-age buildings and handsome 18th century churches, notably the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks). According to some authorities its side altars have been removed to the church of Santa Lusia, also in Luziánia.
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Parque Rogério Phyton Farias
The Parque Rogério Phyton Farias is the largest park in Brazil and boasts of pools, woods, and areas to engage in sporting pastimes.
Brasília University
Brasília University
On the east side of the Eixo Rodoviário Norte (Northern Traffic Axis), on the shores of Lake Paranoá (Lago do Paranoá), is the University of Brasília.
On the east side of the Eixo Rodoviário Norte (Northern Traffic Axis), on the shores of Lake Paranoá (Lago do Paranoá), is the University of Brasília.
Catetinho
Catetinho
40km/25mi south of the city on BR 040 (the Belo Horizonte road) is Catetinho, the first stage in the creation of Brasília, where President Kubitschek lived during the construction of the capital.
40km/25mi south of the city on BR 040 (the Belo Horizonte road) is Catetinho, the first stage in the creation of Brasília, where President Kubitschek lived during the construction of the capital.
Congress Center
Congress Center
The Congress Center (Centro de Convenáìes) has two main halls, a theatre and a restaurant.
The Congress Center (Centro de Convenáìes) has two main halls, a theatre and a restaurant.
Esplanada dos Ministérios
Esplanada dos Ministérios
To the west of the Praça dos Tràs Poderes is the Esplanada dos Ministérios, along both sides of which are the various federal ministries.
To the west of the Praça dos Tràs Poderes is the Esplanada dos Ministérios, along both sides of which are the various federal ministries.
Formosa - Itiquira Falls, Brazil
(Near Brasilia)
Itiquira Falls
118km/73mi from Brasilia, in the state of Goiás, is the town of Formosa. One of its sights is the Itiquira Falls, which have a drop of 168m/550ft. 5km/3mi outside the town is Lake Feia, which offers good bathing and fishing.
118km/73mi from Brasilia, in the state of Goiás, is the town of Formosa. One of its sights is the Itiquira Falls, which have a drop of 168m/550ft. 5km/3mi outside the town is Lake Feia, which offers good bathing and fishing.
Memorial to President Kubitschek
Memorial to President Kubitschek
On the Praça do Cruzeiro (Eixo Monumental) is the Memorial to President Juscelino Kubitschek (1902-76), which contains a museum commemorating the initiator of Brasília.
On the Praça do Cruzeiro (Eixo Monumental) is the Memorial to President Juscelino Kubitschek (1902-76), which contains a museum commemorating the initiator of Brasília.
Médici Sports Center
Médici Sports Center
In the northern recreation district, opposite the Congress Center on the Eixo Monumental, is the President Médici Sports Center (Centro Esportivo), with the Autódromo Nelson Piquet (a Formula I racing circuit), a cycle track, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a track for field athletics, a children's playground, sports grounds, tennis courts and a stadium.
In the northern recreation district, opposite the Congress Center on the Eixo Monumental, is the President Médici Sports Center (Centro Esportivo), with the Autódromo Nelson Piquet (a Formula I racing circuit), a cycle track, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a track for field athletics, a children's playground, sports grounds, tennis courts and a stadium.
National Theatre
National Theatre
The Teatro Nacional stands almost exactly at the intersection of the two axes, near the old bus station.
The Teatro Nacional stands almost exactly at the intersection of the two axes, near the old bus station.
Palácio do Buriti
Palácio do Buriti
On the Eixo Monumental, to the west of the Sports Center, is the Palácio do Buriti, seat of the Federal District authorities.
On the Eixo Monumental, to the west of the Sports Center, is the Palácio do Buriti, seat of the Federal District authorities.
Piripipau Falls
Piripipau Falls
40km/25mi from Brasília on the Planaltina road are the Piripipau Falls.
40km/25mi from Brasília on the Planaltina road are the Piripipau Falls.
Planaltina, Brazil
(Near Brasilia)
Planaltina
40km/25mi north-east of Brasília, within the Federal District, is the town of Planaltina. Its Museum of History and Art, housed in an early 20th century building, contains documents, photographs and objects illustrating the development of the town and of Brasília.
40km/25mi north-east of Brasília, within the Federal District, is the town of Planaltina. Its Museum of History and Art, housed in an early 20th century building, contains documents, photographs and objects illustrating the development of the town and of Brasília.
Planaltina - Aguas Emendadas
Aguas Emendadas
Within the territory of Planaltina is the State Nature Reserve of Aguas Emendadas (area 9768 hectares/24,127 acres), which was established in 1968.
Within the territory of Planaltina is the State Nature Reserve of Aguas Emendadas (area 9768 hectares/24,127 acres), which was established in 1968.
Quilombo Calunga
Quilombo Calunga
Some 300km/185mi north-east of Brasília, on the border between Goiás and the recently established state of Tocantins, is the Quilombo Calunga, founded 250 years ago by runaway slaves from São Paulo, which has survived the ravages of time. The present population, an estimated 4000, live in villages of mud huts of a type still found in Africa. The area is at present being studied by anthropologists from the University of Goiás. The Calunga Indians live in the Serra da Contenda, near the town of Monte Alegre de Goiás.
Some 300km/185mi north-east of Brasília, on the border between Goiás and the recently established state of Tocantins, is the Quilombo Calunga, founded 250 years ago by runaway slaves from São Paulo, which has survived the ravages of time. The present population, an estimated 4000, live in villages of mud huts of a type still found in Africa. The area is at present being studied by anthropologists from the University of Goiás. The Calunga Indians live in the Serra da Contenda, near the town of Monte Alegre de Goiás.
Zoological and Botanical Garden
Zoological and Botanical Garden
On Avenida Nações Unidas, 9km/5.6mi south-west of the city center, is the Zoological and Botanical Garden, with a lake and a theatre.
On Avenida Nações Unidas, 9km/5.6mi south-west of the city center, is the Zoological and Botanical Garden, with a lake and a theatre.
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