One of the world’s newest capitals was  planned  by the architects Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. Visitors to Brasília    are   often   dazzled   by    the   city's     daring architecture  and   bold  design.    The  city's  residential sections are located in areas known as  “super blocks”, self-sufficient  clusters  of  six-story buildings.  The area between  the  blocks  is   used   for   shopping   centers, schools, parks and theaters.

The  architecture  must  truly  be  seen  to  be  believed. Buildings  like  the  Alvorada Palace,  the   Metropolitan Cathedral  or  the  National Congress are of an unusual but harmonious design. The National Congress is open to  visitors  as  are  the  Cathedral          (seating 4.000).
The National Theater and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with  its  beautiful   gardens,   lakes  and  works  of   art.
Brasilia has a  number  of  fine  Hotels  and  restaurants that host important political figures from Brazil and all over the world.

Brasília's   international  airport is   the  gateway  to  the entire region,  with non-stop  flights to most major cities in Brazil.  Brasília can also be reached by highway front Rio de Janeiro (721 miles), São Paulo (631 miles) and Cuiabá (713 miles).
 


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