Brasilia, Brazil

15 Best Things to Do in Brasilia

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Brasília TV Tower
Landmark
The Brasília TV Tower is a 224-meter-high structure that provides an observation deck with panoramic vistas of the city's Pilot Plan, including the Esplanada dos Ministérios and the National Congress.
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National Congress Palace
Landmark
The National Congress Palace is the centerpiece of Brasília's Monumental Axis, designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
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JK Memorial
Museum
The JK Memorial is a museum dedicated to Juscelino Kubitschek, the visionary president who founded Brasília.
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Brasília National Park
Park & nature
Brasília National Park, also known as Parque Nacional de Brasília, is a sprawling conservation area covering over 42,000 hectares of Cerrado savanna.
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Juscelino Kubitschek bridge
Landmark
The Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, often called the JK Bridge, is an iconic landmark in Brasília, designed by architect Alexandre Chan and structural engineer Mário Vila Verde.
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Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
Entertainment
Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is a multi-purpose stadium in Brasília, renowned for its modern architecture and role as a key venue for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Itamaraty Palace
Landmark
Itamaraty Palace, also called the Palace of the Arches, is the headquarters of Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Praça dos Três Poderes
Sight
Praça dos Três Poderes, or Three Powers Plaza, is Brasília's civic plaza, bringing together the Executive at Palácio do Planalto, the Legislative at the National Congress, and the Judiciary at the Supreme Federal Court.
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Cathedral of Brasília
Religious site
The Cathedral of Brasília is a masterpiece of modernist architecture, its hyperboloid structure creating a dramatic crown-like silhouette.
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Palácio do Planalto
Landmark
Palácio do Planalto is the official office of Brazil's president, a graceful structure of glass and white concrete.
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Palácio da Alvorada
Landmark
Palácio da Alvorada is the official residence of the President of Brazil, set on a peninsula jutting into Lake Paranoá.
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Lake Paranoá
Park & nature
Lake Paranoá is a vast artificial reservoir created in the 1950s to increase humidity and provide recreation for Brasília's residents.
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Brasília Brazil Temple
Religious site
The Brasília Brazil Temple is a prominent religious site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for its distinctive modern design and serene surroundings.
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Brasília Planetarium
Entertainment
The Brasília Planetarium is a striking architectural landmark featuring a large dome theater that hosts captivating astronomy shows.
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Autódromo Internacional de Brasília
Entertainment
Autódromo Internacional de Brasília is a professional-grade racing circuit that hosts a variety of motorsports events, including stock car races, motorcycle competitions, and amateur track days.
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