brasilia must-see
Aug 16, 2025
Karl van Es

MUST-SEE: BRASILIA

Check out Brasilia's must-see buildings below:

Catedral of Brasília

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1970 Type: Cathedral Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios lote 12 - Brasília, DF, 70050-000, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Website: www.catedral.org.br/

Itamaraty Palace

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1970 Type: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Address: Palácio Itamaraty, Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bloco H, Brasília/DF - Brazil, CEP 70.170-900 Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Cost: Free Dresscode: shorts, tank tops, miniskirts, minidresses or flip-flops will not be allowed to tour on weekdays Website: www.itamaraty.gov.br/en/visit-the-itamaraty-palace

Palácio da Justica

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1962 Type: Minstry of Justice Address: Praça dos Três Poderes - Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Website: www.justica.gov.br/

Congresso Nacional

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1960 Type: National Congress of Brazil Address: National Congress Palace - Praça dos 3 Poderes, Brasília - DF, 70160-900, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Pre-scheduled Tours Cost: Free Website: www2.congressonacional.leg.br/visite

Templo da Boa Vontade

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Architect: R.R. Robert Built: 1989 Type: Temple Address: SGAS I - Brasília, DF, 70390-150, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Website: www.tbv.com.br/english/

Santuário Dom Bosco

Architect: Claudo Navas Built: 1963 Type: Church Address: St. de Habitações Individuais Geminadas Sul 702 - Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes

Museu Nacional

Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1960 Type: Museum Address: Setor Cultural Sul - Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00am - 6:30pm Cost: Free Website: www.cultura.df.gov.br/nossa-cultura/museus/museu-nacional.html

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil

Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 2000 Type: Cultural Center of Brazil Address: SCES Trecho 2, Lote 22 - Asa Sul - Brasília, DF, 70200-002, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Hours: Daily: 9:00am to 9:00pm (closed Tuesdays) Cost: Free Website: www.culturabancodobrasil.com.br/portal/distrito-federal

Supremo Tribunal Federal

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1958 Type: Civic Address: Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasília - DF, 70175-900, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes

Teatro Cláudio Santoro

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1928 Type: Palace, Housing Address: Setor Cultural Teatral Norte - Asa Norte, Brasília - DF, 70297-400, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes

Palácio do Planalto

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Architect: Oscar Niemeyer Built: 1960 Type: National Theatre Address: Praça dos Três Poderes - Brasilia, Federal District, 70150-900, Brazil Open to the Public: Yes Website: www2.planalto.gov.br/presidencia/palacios-e-residencias-oficiais/palacio-do-planalto [mappress mapid="25"]