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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.
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