Travel to Brazil

Palácio do Planalto

The Palácio do Planalto (Planalto Palace) is the President of Brazil's official workplace, situated at the Square of the Three Powers, and it is the seat of the government. Besides the President, the Vice President and the Chieff of Staff have their offices here. Oscar Niemeyer is the architect behind this construction, a 4 stories building of fine lines and waves, using simplicity and modernity.

Praça dos Três Poderes

Praça dos Três Poderes or Square of the Three Powers is a square in Brasilia which name comes from the encounter of the three powers around the square; Executive power, represented by the presidential office Palácio do Planalto; Legislative power, represented by the National Congress Congresso Nacional; and the Judiciary power, represented by the Pálacio da Justiça (Palace of Justice).

Cathedral of Brasilia

The Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida is the Cathedral in Brasilia, designed by the artistic architect Oscar Niemeyer, and its construction started in 1958. The building is a circular base of 70m from which 16 towers elevates, with a parabolic shape. The "walls" are actually windows, the entire structure between each tower is made of glass.

TV Tower

At the basis of the Television Tower in Brasilia, there is a huge market with typical food, crafts and other interesting things, and the tower itself it's the best place for a great panorama view of the city. If you can afford it, don't miss the opportunity to take a guided helicopter tour flight, it is an incredible experience and you'll get an incredible view from the surroundings.

Brasilia

Brasilia is a planned city inaugurated in 1960 and is the capital of Brazil, located in the Central Highlands. It is a masterpiece of modern architecture and it is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, attracting people interested in architecture from all around the world. This city's basic structure was completed in 4 years, with the slogan: "fifty years of progress in five", under the leadership of President Juscelino Kubitschek.