Brasilia: Oscar Niemeyer
Places and attractions in the Oscar Niemeyer category
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Iconic building with presidential office 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.
Palácio da Alvorada
Modernist home of Brazil's president Palácio da Alvorada, the serene and elegant official residence of the President of Brazil, stands as a modernist masterpiece in the heart of Brasília. Inaugurated in 1958, this palace is the very first edifice constructed in the nascent capital, symbolizing the dawn...
Cathedral of Brasília
Cathedral featuring avant-garde design 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.
Itamaraty Palace
Niemeyer government building and art space 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...
Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro
In the heart of Brazil's capital, the Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro stands as a pinnacle of cultural significance and architectural brilliance. This magnificent theatre, named after the renowned Brazilian composer Cláudio Santoro, is a cornerstone of Brasília's...
Panteão Da Patria
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.
Brasilia Digital TV Tower
The Brasilia Digital TV Tower is a broadcast tower which made digital television signal available for the whole Federal District and surroundings. It is also known as the “Flor do Cerrado”, the Cerrado flower.
Monumental Axis
The Monumental Axis is a central avenue in Brasília's city design. The avenue begins on the National Congress of Brazil building and is considered part of the DF-002 road.
Superior Court of Justice
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.