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Brasília (/ b r ə ˈ z ɪ l i ə / brə-ZIL-ee-ə, [5] [6] Brazilian Portuguese: [bɾaˈzili.ɐ, bɾaˈziljɐ] ⓘ) is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District, located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region.
Sep 16, 2024 · City layout. Brasília, Brazil: Goddess of Justice Goddess of Justice (right) in front of the Supreme Federal Tribunal building, Brasília, Brazil. The plan of the central city has been likened to a bird, a bow and arrow, or an airplane.
Brasília, conceived as a workable, utopic answer to urban chaos, replaced Rio as capital in 1960 and remains an impressive monument to national initiative. The purpose-built city is lauded by many for its futuristic architecture and avant-garde design, but also criticized for the impracticality of the uberorganized, themed city blocks.
In 1960, it formally became Brazil's capital. Brasília is located in the Federal District, which has the same borders as the city. The district is surrounded by the Brazilian state of Goiás. The city is not a traditional municipality by Brazilian law.
Brasilia (Portuguese: Brasília), the capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Distrito Federal, is a planned city in the Central Highlands of Brazil. Inaugurated in 1960, it is a masterpiece of modernist architecture listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture enthusiasts worldwide.
Brasília. The Palácio do Planalto, where Brazil's president works, is another Niemeyer design that's worth seeing inside and out. From the curved lines of the…
Jun 26, 2019 · Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is a monument to what Brazilians can do and have done. Here's what you need to know about your first visit to Brasilia.
Brasília, City (pop., 2010: 2,476,249), capital of Brazil. It lies between the headwaters of the Tocantins, Paraná, and São Francisco rivers. Though the idea of having the country’s capital located in the interior was proposed as early as 1789, Brasília’s construction began only in 1956.
Brasília (bɾaˈziliɐ) is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its Federal District are in the Central-West region of the country.
Mar 4, 2023 · Read our travel guide to Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil, including the best things to do, must-visit places, top attractions, where to stay, how to get around, and safety advice.
