Culture of Brasilia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

If you take a look at the city from a bird's flight, its shape will remind you of a bird with far-flung wings. The body of the bird is an administrative district with numerous office buildings, and its nose is famous Praca dos Tres Poderes. Visitors are recommended to start sightseeing and their acquaintance with Brasilia from this square. You will also find several notable landmarks around this square. This part of the city is the location of a beautiful dome-shaped building of the National Assembly, as well as beautiful Aurora Palace that is currently used as the main residence of the government.

The buildings of Congress and Supreme Court are also located here. Despite the fact that some buildings have been built just recently, without any doubt they are true decorations of the city, and so they keep attracting curious tourists every day. The square is also the beginning of several streets, which are also the location of a few notable architectural places of interest and beautiful administrative buildings. Travelers should definitely visit the beautiful cathedral, and fans of art will surely enjoy an excursion to the National Theatre.

The building of the National Council is one of the most interesting buildings of the city. The shape of the building is an exact copy of the famous temple of Ramses II. Tourists usually enjoy excursions to Pantanal Lake, which surrounds the city from all sides. Landscapes of wondrous beauty and inexpressible atmosphere of peace and quiet attract artists, romantics and travelers to the shores of the lake. People come there to enjoy the truly unique natural attraction. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Brasilia has the full right to be considered the cultural center of the country. The city is home to numerous interesting museums and galleries. You can get acquainted with the history of the city and see priceless archaeological artifacts in Museum of Brazil, which is considered the largest and most famous cultural institution of the capital. Interesting art exhibitions can be found in the halls of Institute of History. Here visitors will find works of modern sculptors and painters. These are only several sights from the huge number of places of interest that attract travelers from all over the world.

There is a very original temple in the capital of Brazil, which cannot be found in any other city. The fact is that the building has got an unusual iridescent blue color, and inside you can also find all shades of blue color. In general, all this creates an unimaginable atmosphere of luxury and mystery. The architect behind this piece is the famous Oscar Niemeyer. This church is somewhat different from his other creations, and the unique cathedral is called Santuario Dom Bosco. Among other religious monuments worth mentioning, there is the Templo da Boa Vontade. You will find that this attraction differs from other churches in that it is built in the shape of a pyramid. This is another creation of the great master – just like Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida, his most famous creation in the capital of Brazil.

In addition, there is a Buddhist temple in Brasilia, a very chic one at that. We are talking about the temple of Terra Pura. This building contrasts a bit with the modern city but gives it a “zest”. The building was constructed by the Japanese government, as the capital of Brazil is home to a large number of Japanese people. Also in the city is a strong Muslim community, which is why there is a mosque, Centro Islâmico do Brasil. The mosque was built in the traditional oriental style, so there would be no feeling that the building is supposedly superfluous – it perfectly complements the urban landscape.

Palácio Itamaraty is yet another architecturally interesting building. In this chic palace is located the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it is considered by many locals and tourists to be the most beautiful building in the capital of Brazil. It has not only an attractively unique architecture but also a courtyard with a beautiful garden, a pond, and sculptures, which generally creates an unimaginable beautiful feeling. Around dusk, the palace is beautifully illuminated, adding romance to the evening city. However, in order to behold this look in all its glory, you need to climb Torre de Televisão. By the way, it is possible to climb up here at absolutely no cost, and the views are simply magnificent.

A visit to the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha should be a must for you, and should you get here during a match, you can enjoy not only the outward appearance of the building but also the wonderful atmosphere of the game. The arena is like a large maze, and it can accommodate more than 70,000 people. Let us not forget too that it fits perfectly into the urban landscape of the city. It is necessary to highlight another great place for a relaxing holiday; we are talking about the park Ermida Dom Bosco. It is very calm and peaceful here, and along the way, you can find interesting sights – both natural and architectural. The main attraction is situated on the shores of Lake Lago Sul – here you can see the pyramid which is considered some sort of patron of the city.