Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasilia

Name: Praça dos Três Poderes
Address: Brasilia, Brazil

#11 among attractions in Brasilia

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Praça dos Três Poderes is a plaza in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. The name is derived from the presence of the three governmental powers around the plaza: the Executive, represented by the Palácio do Planalto; the Legislative represented by the Congresso Nacional; and the Judiciary, represented by the Supremo Tribunal Federal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°48'3"S, 47°51'36"W

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Praça dos Três Poderes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palácio do Planalto, Cathedral of Brasília, Itamaraty Palace, Panteão Da Patria.

~710 ftNW
Iconic building with presidential office
Palácio do Planalto, Brasilia
4 min walk • The Palácio do Planalto stands as a modern architectural marvel and the executive branch's powerhouse in Brasília, Brazil. This iconic palace serves as the official workplace of the President of Brazil and is a testament to the country's forward-looking vision.
1 miW
Cathedral featuring avant-garde design
Cathedral of Brasília, Brasilia
26 min walk • The Cathedral of Brasília stands as a revered architectural marvel and a central place of worship in Brazil's modernist capital. Designed by the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer, this Roman Catholic cathedral was completed and dedicated on May 31, 1970.
0.5 miW
Niemeyer government building and art space
Itamaraty Palace, Brasilia
14 min walk • The Itamaraty Palace, also known as the Palace of the Arches, stands as an architectural marvel and a symbol of Brazil's capital, Brasília. Designed by the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer, this modernist masterpiece serves as the headquarters of the Ministry of...
~360 ftS
Oscar Niemeyer, Museum, Memorial
Panteão Da Patria, Brasilia
2 min walk • The Tancredo Neves Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom is a cenotaph in the Brazilian capital Brasília, dedicated to the honour of national heroes. It was conceived during the national shock following the death in 1985 of Tancredo Neves, the first elected civilian president after twenty years of military rule.
1.4 miNE
Manmade lake for recreation and diving
Paranoá Lake, Brasilia
36 min walk • 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.
1.2 miW
Museum, Entertainment
Museu Nacional Honestino Guimarães, Brasilia
32 min walk • The National Museum of the Republic is a Brazilian museum created and administered by the government of the Federal District, Brazil. The museum and the National Library of Brasília form the João Herculino Cultural Complex of the Republic.
0.7 miSW
Oscar Niemeyer, Architecture
Superior Court of Justice, Brasilia
18 min walk • The Superior Court of Justice is the highest appellate court in Brazil for non-constitutional questions of federal law. The STJ also has original jurisdiction over some cases. Its competence is described in Article 105 of the Brazilian Constitution of 1988.
0.5 miNW
Palace
Palácio da Justiça, Brasilia
12 min walk • The Palace of Justice, officially Raymundo Faoro Palace of Justice, is the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice, of the Federal Government of Brazil. It is located along the Eixo Monumental, between the northern area of the Esplanade ...
1.4 miSE
15°48'58"S • 47°50'42"W
Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil, Brasilia
37 min walk • Convention center
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Rio Branco Institute, Brasilia
18 min walk • The Rio Branco Institute is a graduate school of International Relations and diplomatic academy located in Brasília, Brazil. The institute was created on April 18, 1945, as part of the centennial celebration of the birth of the Baron of Rio Branco.

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Which popular attractions are close to Praça dos Três Poderes?

Nearby attractions include Panteão Da Patria, Brasilia (2 min walk), Palácio do Planalto, Brasilia (4 min walk), Palácio da Justiça, Brasilia (12 min walk), Itamaraty Palace, Brasilia (14 min walk).