congresso nacional

JohnnyBoyTraveller

The one cup up and the one cup down thing is supposed to represent the government - one is listening to the people and creating the policies - the other is delivering them down. What I thought was frustrating was while the rest of the avenue is asymmetric this building isn't; the cups aren't equally spaced or equally sized :-/

EnricoT937

The only thing worthy to see is the architectural form. Apart from that, is the local where de corruption and all the politics dirty things are done. Shame on you.

S7635VWcarlosp

Local landmark, the Brasilia postcard par excellence. Just take a picture, tick the box and move. Don't bother visiting the inside.

Timintheuk

The main thing that jumps out at you about this place is the Brasilian flag !It is enormous .I love Brasil it is one of those places you have to visit in your life .

sr_lopes

You would not find your trip to Brasilia complete without a visit here... it is a main land mark both architecturally and the head chamber of the Brazilian political system

777alexandrec

This is Brasília, and this is its image, the first to come to mind.Everybody knows it by know.Yet, being there, you can feel how unique a piece of work it is.

RZumba

It's one of the most important places to visit in Brasilia. Its archictecture is very interesting - a historical building that you can appreciate for free (they have free tours each 30 minutes, including weekends and hollydays). You can book a tour (also group ones) in English, sometimes in Spanish and also in French in certain periods of the week (access: http://www.senado.gov.br/senado/visitavirtual/flash/index_senado.html and/or: http://www2.congressonacional.leg.br/visite#/ ) to have an idea of what you're going to see.

178CarolL

Since Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, when you're there you really must do the guided tour of the National Congress. It is a free tour and it's very interesting. You'll learn about politics as well as visit one of Oscar Niemeyer architecture masterpieces.

quicksilver69

From the outside the modern building housing both chambers of the Brazilian republic is an architectural masterpiece. Inside you find stylish rooms with furniture from the leading interior designers of the 50ties. If you manage to get a guided tour (for free, well educated tour guides with lots of background), you can even look into both parliament halls and maybe even sit down on a party leader chair (I did).The tour took a bit more than an hour and was providing valuable information for anyone interested in history or political systems; or see how the republic of Brazil is steered.

959vanessam

If you are Brazilian you see this building day in, day out on thr news. Seen it in person gives you a better grasp of Niemeyer's grandiose

990juany

from outside the congress building give you a perfect view of Niemeyer style. All the city has this style of design

MusicologistPL

Amazing example of Oscar Niemeyer's talent and boldness. Be sure to take a free tour to see the National Assembly room.

TatyanaP426

One of the main attractions in Brasilia. Incredible architecture and amazing atmosphere with Itamary Palace and Praca dos Tres Poderes nearby makes it all worth it

danielrvo

I don't really know anyone who said "I like the way the politicians work in my country", I don't think I travelled to a lot of countries, but I did travel some and I never heard that. Besides that, the place is nice so you can take nice pictures

EAVazquez

Not only a lovely sighting building. At the top of the administrative building is a senac restaurant with a great view of the city.