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What to do and see in Brasilia, Federal District (DF): The Best Government Buildings
Renowned for its modernist lines and futuristic design, Brasilia is a study in urban planning and the only city built in the 20th century to be counted among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Where only five years before its inception there was desert, now there are innovative buildings and imaginative monuments, ranging from the hyperboloid Cathedral of Brasilia to the lunar-esque Complexo Cultural da Republica to the glass-box Palacio da Alvorada.
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1. Congresso Nacional
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4.5 based on 5,328 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 2,072 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 2,422 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 967 reviews
• 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
6. Eixo Monumental
7. Palacio da Alvorada
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4.0 based on 812 reviews
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