Brasília is the capital city of Brazil, located in the Federal District.

Tourist attractions

Famous landmarks

• The Monumental Axis
• The Palácio da Alvorada
• The Palácio do Planalto
• The Cultural Complex of the Republic
• The JK Bridge
• The Itamaraty Palace
• The Lúcio Costa Space
• The National Congress of Brazil
• Paranoá Lake
• The Palace of Justice
• The Praça dos Três Poderes (“Three Powers Square”)
• The Supreme Federal Tribunal
• The Television Tower

Churches

• The Metropolitan Cathedral of Brasilia
• The Dom Bosco Sanctuary
• The Temple of the Legião da Boa Vontade ("Good Will Legion")

Museums

• The Central Bank’s Values Museum
• The Tancredo Neves Memorial
• The JK Memorial
• National Museum of Gems
• Banco do Brasil Cultural Center – CCBB
• The Press Museum
• Indigenous Peoples Memorial

Cultural Calendar

Traditional parties also take place throughout the year. In June, there are large parties celebrating Saints, such as Saint Anthony and Saint Peter, that are called "festas juninas", or June festival. Over the year there are local, national and international events spread through the city. Christmas is largely celebrated, and New Years Eve usually hosts major events.

Famous Places Nearby

Nearby attractions include:

• Pirenópolis - an old Portuguese colonial town surrounded by several waterfalls.
• Chapada dos Veadeiros - A National Park with plenty of cerrado wildlife and spectacular waterfalls.
• Itiquira waterfall - this beautiful 168m-high warterfall is little more than 100km from Brasilia
• Rio Quente Resorts - The biggest Natural Hotsprings resort of the world. Located about 360km (225mi) away from the city.