Brasilia

Brasilia

The city began to be built in 1956,

it was designed to be the capital of Brazil and was officially opened in April 1960. The architect Óscar Niemeyer was the project leader of the city which in 1987 became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The main buildings are the Alvorada Palace, the official presidential residence, the National Congress, the Cultural Complex of the Republic and the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge. The cathedral, also built by Niemeyer, is considered by many the most important landmark of Brasilia. The TV Tower offers breathtaking views over the city, Don Bosco Chapel also allows beautiful views over Lake Paranoa. You must visit the City Park (Parque da Cidade), the National Park of Brasilia and the Poço Azul waterfalls. Brasilia is a great getaway to visit the stunning Chapada of Veadeiros National Park. Hotels in Brasilia

What to visit in Brasilia: National Congress; Cultural Complex of the Republic; Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge; Cathedral; TV Tower; Brasilia National Park; Chapada of Veadeiros; Poço Azul Waterfalls; Monumental Axis; Alvorada Palace; Monumental Axis; Praça dos Três Poderes; Palácio do Planalto; Itamaraty Palace; Memorial JK; Don Bosco Chapel; National Museum of the Brazilian Republic; City Park; Brasilia National Park;

Restaurants in Brasilia

• Mangai
• Taypá
• Coco Bambu
• Nazo Sushi Bar
• NAU Frutos do Mar
• Restaurant Asa Gaucha
• Villa Tevere
• Trattoria da Rosario
• New Koto
• Saveur Bistrot
• Universal Diner
• Ticiana Werner

Transports in Brasilia

Brasilia International Airport (BSB): There are domestic and international flights to/from several cities.

By bus: There are buses to/from several cities.

Maps of Brasilia

Map of Brasilia

Brasilia on Map of Brazil

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