Paranoá Lake, Brasilia

Name: Paranoá Lake
Address: Brasilia, Brazil

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Lake Paranoá is an artificial lake located in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. During construction of the city, the Paranoá River was dammed to form the lake, which has a circumference of 80 km. On its shores are embassies and consulates, sports clubs, restaurants, the residential areas of Lago Sul and Lago Norte, the University of Brasília, the Olympic Center, and the Palácio da Alvorada, the official residence of the President of Brazil. ()

Local name: Lago Paranoá Area: 18.53 mi²Maximum depth: 125 ftElevation: 3343 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 15°47'29"S, 47°50'29"W

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RA I - Brasília (Vila Planalto)Brasilia Brazil

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Paranoá Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palácio do Planalto, Palácio da Alvorada, Conjunto Nacional, Itamaraty Palace.

1.4 miSW
Iconic building with presidential office
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1.3 miE
Modernist home of Brazil's president
Palácio da Alvorada, Brasilia
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Conjunto Nacional, Brasilia
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1.9 miW
Niemeyer government building and art space
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Oscar Niemeyer, Theater, Concerts and shows
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1.4 miSW
White stone plaza with executive offices
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1.4 miSW
Oscar Niemeyer, Museum, Memorial
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1.6 miSE
15°48'46"S • 47°49'49"W
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2.1 miSW
Oscar Niemeyer, Architecture
Superior Court of Justice, Brasilia
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Palace
Palácio da Justiça, Brasilia
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