Praça dos Três Poderes
브라질리아
central square in Brasília with the seats of the three government branches
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Praça dos Três Poderes, the Three Powers Plaza. We are standing at the ceremonial and political heart of Brazil, the point where the three branches of the federal government converge in a grand, symbolic triangle. …
Listen in the app2Os Candangos — The Two Warriors
One of the most powerful and beloved symbols in the plaza is the sculpture known as 'Os Candangos,' or the Two Warriors. Created by the artist Bruno Giorgi in 1959, this eight-meter-tall bronze masterpiece depicts two stylized…
Listen in the app3The National Flag — A Record-Breaking Banner
Dominating the eastern edge of the plaza is the Pavilhão Nacional, a massive flagpole flying the world's largest continuously flying national flag. The flag itself measures 286 square meters and is flown from a 100-meter-tall…
Listen in the app4The Supremo Tribunal Federal — The Judiciary
On the southern side of the plaza stands the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), the seat of Brazil's highest court. Designed by Ooz-kar Nee-my-er and inaugurated in 1960, the building is a stunning example of his 'hovering'…
Listen in the app5The Pombal and the Museu da Cidade
Hidden in plain sight on the plaza are two smaller but equally significant structures: the Pombal and the Museu da Cidade. The Pombal, or dovecote, is a whimsical concrete sculpture designed by Nee-my-er that serves as a home for…
Listen in the app6Panteão da Pátria — The Dove of Democracy
At the far end of the plaza is the Panteão da Pátria e da Liberdade Tancredo Neves, a monument dedicated to the heroes of the Brazilian nation. Designed by Nee-my-er in 1985, the building’s shape is intended to evoke a white…
Listen in the app7The Unity of the Three Powers
As you stand in the center of the plaza, take a moment to absorb the spatial relationship between the three main buildings. The way they are positioned around this vast open space is a perfect architectural representation of the…
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As we conclude our tour of the Praça dos Três Poderes, take one last look at the 'Two Warriors' standing guard over the plaza. This site remains one of the most profound and significant urban spaces in the world, a place where…
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What is Praça dos Três Poderes?
Praça dos Três Poderes is a place in 브라질리아 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 브라질리아 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -15.8008, -47.8613 |
| Last updated |
