Praça
dos Três Poderes
Praça dos Três Poderes houses some of most significance
buildings of Oscar Niemeyer handiworks - Palácio do
Planalto (base of the Republic President), Congresso Nacional
(Câmara dos Deputados and Senado Federal), and Supremo
Tribunal Federal. Over there are located Museu da Cidade,
Panteão da Pátria, and Espaço Lúcio
Costa and three sculptures - Pombal (Niemeyer), A Justiça
(Alfredo Ceschiatti) and Os Candangos (Bruno Giorgi). Ministério
da Justiça and Palácio do Itamaraty (Ministério
das Relações Exteriores) are located near and
make part of Esplanada dos Ministérios. It is possible
to visit inside the buildings at predetermined times.
Other Niemeyer's handiworks
Palácio da Alvorada is the official residence of Republic
President. In the middle of the enormous garden, is located
the building known by its white marble columns that became
Brasilia symbol. It was the great building constructed on
the city. 16 curve pillars mixed with stained-glass windows
constitute Catedral Metropolitana, of circle format. Around
the church can be seen sculptures of Alfredo Ceschiatti -
the four evangelists - and inside - suspended angels. There
are also paintings of Di Cavalcanti showing the passion's
steps. Don't miss the chance of visiting the Memorial JK (JK's
Memorial), the Memorial dos Povos Indígenas (Indian
People Memorial), with exhibitions od Brazilian tribes and
the Teatro Nacional (National Theater).
Torre de Televisão (Television
Tower)
With 224 meters high, visiting this place is mandatory. It's
possible to see part of the Plano Piloto (Pilot Plan), from
a platform 75 meters high. On evenings, many visitants climb
up the tower to admire Brasilia's wonderful sunset. Over there
is also located Museu Nacional de Gemas, with Brazilian stone
exhibitions. On the square where it is the tower there's a
craftwork street market.
Museums
Museu de Valores, at Banco Central building has an important
bill and coin collection. At Memorial JK is the grave and
objects of the Republic ex-president and Brasilia's founder
Juscelino Kubitscheck. Catetinho was JK's residence during
the city building. |