Top 10 Government Buildings in Federal District, Brazil

May 6, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Federal District, Brazil including Congresso Nacional, Palacio do Planalto, Itamaraty Palace, Supremo Tribunal Federal, Building of the Seat of the Prosecutor General of Brazil, Eixo Monumental, Palacio da Alvorada, Palace of Justice, Superior Tribunal de Justica, Esplanada dos Ministerios.
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1. Congresso Nacional

Praca dos Tres Poderes, Brasilia, Federal District 70090-000 Brazil 0800 61 22 11 http://www.congressonacional.leg.br/
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4.5 based on 5,328 reviews

Congresso Nacional

Once exiled Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer designed this government building, which houses the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

Reviewed By Eddy041 - London, United Kingdom

This is my favourite out of all of Oscar Neimeyer’s designs. It is bold and unusual and I just couldn’t stop looking at it! Inside they offer you a free post card of the building which you are encouraged to fill in and then they will send it for free! A nice touch and good marketing.

2. Palacio do Planalto

Praca dos Tres Poderes Anex II, ground floor, ala A, Room 115, Brasilia, Federal District 70150-900 Brazil +55 61 3411-2317 [email protected] http://agenda.presidencia.gov.br/visitapr/principal
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4.5 based on 2,072 reviews

Palacio do Planalto

The tours happen on Sundays, from 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Groups of 20 people are arranged to visit the Palacio do Planalto, every 30 minutes and guided by a Public Relations professional. The visit program includes a tour to the Noble, East and West Rooms, the Supreme Meeting Room, the Guest Room, the Presidential Office and a showcase of the art pieces. The Palacio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil. It is located in the national capital of Brasilia. The building was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated on April 21, 1960. It has been the workplace of every Brazilian president since Juscelino Kubitschek. It is located at the Praca dos Tres Poderes (Three Powers Plaza), to the east of the National Congress and across from the Supreme Federal Court.

3. Itamaraty Palace

Esplanada dos Ministerios Bloco H Bloco H, Brasilia, Federal District 70170-900 Brazil +55 61 20308051 [email protected] http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/visite-o-itamaraty
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4.5 based on 2,422 reviews

Itamaraty Palace

Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 1970, Itamaraty Palace is the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the design conception, Ambassador Wladimir Murtinho was in charge of informing the architect about the needs that had to be addressed. The partnership was so successful that, up to this day, no structural changes have been made to the building for they have not been necessary. The structural calculation, which allowed for the construction of an impressive main hall, free of columns, was carried out by engineer Joaquim Cardoso. Itamaraty Palace was conceived with the purpose of introducing Brazil to foreign visitors; therefore, it was built only with national materials and their halls harbor works by Brazilian or naturalized Brazilian artists exclusively, such as Athos Bulcão, Alfredo Volpi, Bruno Giorgi, Frans Krajcberg, Franz Weissmann, Maria Martins, Mary Vieira, Iberê Camargo, Ione Saldanha, Rubem Valentim, Sérgio de Camargo, and Tomie Ohtake.

Reviewed By Elias_Haddad - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Itamaraty is the best palace to visit in Brasilia. It is full of sculptures, paintings, carpets, historic furniture and beautiful gardens. From the second floor there is a nice view to other famous buildings.

4. Supremo Tribunal Federal

Praca dos Tres Poderes Lote Unico Eixo Monumental, Brasilia, Federal District 70175-900 Brazil (61) 3217-4063 [email protected] http://www.stf.jus.br
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4.5 based on 967 reviews

Supremo Tribunal Federal

• Segundas-feiras, terças-feiras e sextas-feiras (mediante agendamento prévio): das 10h às 12h | das 14h às 18h; • Quartas-feiras e quintas-feiras (apenas grupos agendados para sessões plenárias): das 13h30 às 18h • Fins de semana e feriados nacionais (saídas a cada 30 minutos): das 10h às 15h30

Reviewed By ASU_DrK - Phoenix, United States

I took the time in advance to arrange an English tour of the Supremo Tribunal Federal, and I am very glad that I did. My guide was absolutely wonderful! He told us all about the building itself, as well as the functioning of the court. This modernist beauty serves as one of the three anchors in Three Powers Plaza, and cannot only be admired from the outside. Though perhaps not as stunning as the Palacio Itamaraty, or even the Palacio do Planalto, it is still well worth the (free) visit! Completely recommend.

5. Building of the Seat of the Prosecutor General of Brazil

SAF Sul Quadra 4 Conjunto C, Brasilia, Federal District 70050-900 Brazil +55 61 3105 5100 http://www.mpf.mp.br/pgr/pgr/institucional/procurador-geral-da-republica
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Building of the Seat of the Prosecutor General of Brazil

6. Eixo Monumental

Eixo Monumental, Brasilia, Federal District Brazil
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Eixo Monumental

7. Palacio da Alvorada

Brasilia, Federal District 70150-903 Brazil +55 61 3411-2317 [email protected] http://www2.planalto.gov.br/conheca-a-presidencia/palacios-e-residencias/palacio-da-alvorada
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4.0 based on 812 reviews

Palacio da Alvorada

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8. Palace of Justice

Esplanada dos Ministerios Eixo Monumental, Brasilia, Federal District 70050-000 Brazil +55 61 3218-3223 http://www.brasil.gov.br/governo/2010/03/ministerio-da-justica
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4.0 based on 415 reviews

Palace of Justice

9. Superior Tribunal de Justica

Rua Safs Quadra 6 Lote 1 - Trecho III 01 Avenida das Nações - Asa Sul, Brasilia, Federal District 70095-900 Brazil +55(61) 3319-8000 http://www.stj.jus.br
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4.0 based on 122 reviews

Superior Tribunal de Justica

Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm

10. Esplanada dos Ministerios

Eixo Monumental Leste, Brasilia, Federal District 70000-000 Brazil http://catedralturismo.com.br/city-tour
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4.0 based on 811 reviews

Esplanada dos Ministerios

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