The Square of the Three Powers

Eixo Monumental

The Square of the Three Powers (Praca dos Tres Poderes) is located in the east Eixo Monumental, which is also the location of several tourists attractions. Around the Square of the Three Powers you can visit many of the most important government buildings in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.

Near to the Square of the Three Powers is the Plateau Palace (Palacio do Planalto), National Congress (Congresso Nacional), Ministries Esplanade (Esplananda dos Ministerios), Federal Supreme Court (Suprema Corte Federal), Metropolitan Cathedral of Brasilia, National Theater, as well as several monuments. These monuments include The Freedom Pantheon, The Flag's Mast, and Lucio Costa Area (where you can learn the details about Lucio's Costa Pilot Plan for the creation of the city of Brasilia).

The Square of the Three Powers was designed in a way that all the surrounding buildings can be seen at the same time. Every night when the special set of lights reflect against the white buildings they give you the illusion that the buildings are hovering - it's a really amazing sight to see!

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