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Brasília
in Brazil · Central-West★ Capital

Brasília

Brazil's purpose-built modernist capital, a UNESCO showcase of Oscar Niemeyer's sweeping white curves and grand axes.

Notable spots

  • Cathedral of Brasília

    Landmark

    Niemeyer's crown of curved concrete pillars and stained glass.

  • National Congress

    Landmark

    Twin towers and twin domes at the heart of the Monumental Axis.

  • JK Memorial

    Museum

  • Paranoá Lake

    Nature

Brasília weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Brasília in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Cathedral of Brasília — Tissiana de A. de Souza (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia