Brasília Travel Information
Historical Places in Brasilia
 Alvorada Palace - MAP This is Brazilian Presidents’ official residence. Surrounded by a giant garden, the building is known for its white marble columns that have become a symbol of Brasilia – it was deigned by Oscar Niemeyer. First great construction erected in the city, the Alvorada Palace was inaugurated even before Brasilia was finished, in 1958. Visitors cannot get in. Access is available through the Tourism Hotels Sector North. Information: +55 (61... |
| Pedra Fundamental da Capital Federal dos Estados Unidos do Brasil - MAP In 1922, the centennial year of indenpendency of Brazil, the Americo Depultado of Brazil introduced a bill the House of Depultados, including among the celebrations to be celebrated the launch of Cornerstone's future capital of the Republic. Epitácio Pessoa, issued Decree no. 4494 to January 18, 1922, determining the settlement of the Cornerstone and appointed to carry out this mission, the engineer Baldwin Ernesto de Almeida.On 07 Sep... |