Bridge to Brasília

Answer: In the capital of Brazil must visit the Cathedral of Brasilia, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in the style of modernism with 16 hyperbolic columns, and the Three Powers Square – a masterpiece of urban planning by Lucio Costa. The National Congress, with its famous domes and platforms, reflects the ideas of democracy. The monumental axis included in the UNESCO list demonstrates the urban vision of the XX century.

Answer: Brasilia is the standard of modernist architecture created by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa in 1956-1960. The Planalto Palace combines concrete curves and glass facades, while the National Theatre is decorated with abstract sculptures by Alfredo Ceschiatti. The temple of Don Bosco with blue windows by Claude Monet illustrates the synthesis of neo-Gothic and modern.

Answer: Children will be interested in the Park “Sary Cuellar” with a planetarium and interactive exhibits about space. The Museum of the Republic hosts master classes on the history of Brazil, and in the Botanical Garden you can see the endemics of the cerrado. The Jucelin Kubitschek bridge with illumination at night impresses with a futuristic design.

Answer: The best shots will be obtained at the Palace of Dawn (Palacio da Alvorada) with its water-reflecting facade and colonnades. The aerial view of the Monumental Axis reveals the symmetry of the aircraft city. The church of San José Obrateiro in the Eusebio area is famous for mosaics and an unusual vault.

Answer: Look for the Jucelin Kubitschek Memorial with the president's personal belongings and a 1957 layout of the city. Campo da Esperanza Cemetery is notable for its modernist tombstones. The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center houses a collection of Brazilian constructivism, including works by Ligia Clark.

Answer: The founding of the city in 1960 symbolized the transfer of the capital from Rio de Janeiro, conceived in 1891. The Itamarati Palace adopted the 1988 Constitution. The JK Bridge, opened in 2002, has become a symbol of engineering triumph. The cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1991.