Brasilia
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Introduction
Brasilia is the capital city of Brazil. Projected by Oscar Niemayer and Lúcio Costa at the 1950´s, it is a modern planned city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The aim to transfer the federal capital from Rio de Janeiro to the heart of Brazil was an idea tha President Juscelino Kubitschek carried out to develop and populate the country´s interor.
Neighbourhoods
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park or "Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros" - 200 Km far from Brasilia, is a preservation area in Goias state with many rock formations and rich fauna.
Sights and Activities
- Cathedral of Brasilia -
- National Congress - The two houses of congress can be easily seen and recognized from outside.
- Palacio da Alvorada - Presidential residence
- Palacio do Planalto - Presidential office
- Paranoá Lake - Paranoa Lake is an artificial lake.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Brasilia International Airport serves domestic and international flights.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
By Foot
It is advisable to rent a car or take other forms of trasnportation to move around in the city. All distances are too big to go from one side to other by foot.
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Work
Learn
Universidade de Brasilia or UnB (University of Brasilia) is one of the most importants educational and recearch centers in Brazil.
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