National Congress Palace
Palácio do Congresso Nacional · 브라질리아
Brazilian parliament building
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We stand now at the absolute center of the Brazilian government: the Palácio do Congresso Nacional. This is perhaps the most iconic image of Brasília, a masterpiece designed by Ooz-kar Nee-my-er and inaugurated on April 21, 1960. …
Listen in the app2The Twin Towers — Administrative Symmetry
The two central towers of the National Congress are a study in vertical elegance. Rising 100 meters above the platform, they house the administrative offices and workspaces of Brazil’s lawmakers and their staff. …
Listen in the app3The Chamber of Deputies — The Upward Bowl
To the left of the towers sits the massive concrete bowl of the Chamber of Deputies. This iconic form is one of Nee-my-er’s most daring structural expressions. …
Listen in the app4The Senate — The Reflective Dome
Opposite the bowl is the smaller, inverted dome of the Federal Senate. While the Chamber of Deputies looks outward and upward, the Senate’s design suggests inward reflection, stability, and the weight of tradition. …
Listen in the app5The Main Ramp and Salão Negro
The ceremonial entrance to the National Congress is via a grand ramp that leads to the main platform and the Salão Negro, or Black Hall. This ramp is only used for special occasions, such as the visit of foreign heads of state or…
Listen in the app6Salão Verde — A Gallery of Modern Art
Directly connected to the Salão Negro is the Salão Verde, or Green Hall, which serves as the primary circulation space for the Chamber of Deputies. This hall is a veritible gallery of modern Brazilian art. …
Listen in the app7The Legislative Plaza and Public Access
The National Congress is set upon a vast horizontal platform that doubles as a public plaza. This was a revolutionary concept in the 1960s—the idea that the roof of the most important government building should be a place where…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the National Congress Palace, take one last look at the balance between the bowl, the dome, and the towers. This complex remains one of the most significant architectural achievements of the 20th…
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What is National Congress Palace?
National Congress Palace 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 | -15.7997, -47.8642 |
| Last updated |
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