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Juscelino Kubitschek bridge
Ponte Juscelino Kubitschek · 브라질리아
bridge in DF, Brazil
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ponte Juscelino Kubitschek, commonly known as the JK Bridge. We are looking at one of the most celebrated and beautiful icons of modern engineering in Brazil. …
Listen in the app2The Three Arches — Dynamic Architecture
The most defining feature of the JK Bridge is its trio of asymmetric steel arches. Each arch stands 61 meters tall and spans 240 meters, crossing the deck at a diagonal angle. …
Listen in the app3The Roadway and Pedestrian Walkways
The deck of the JK Bridge is 24 meters wide and carries six lanes of traffic—three in each direction. It serves as a crucial link for commuters traveling between the city center and the affluent residential areas across the lake. …
Listen in the app4The Legacy of President JK
The bridge is named in honor of Zhoo-se-lee-no Koo-bee-tcheck de Oliveira, the 21st president of Brazil and the founder of Brasília. This naming is highly symbolic; just as Koo-bee-tcheck bridged the gap between the old coastal…
Listen in the app5Lake Paranoá — The Context of Water
To understand the JK Bridge, one must understand the water it crosses. Lake Paranoá is an artificial lake, created in the 1950s as part of the original plan for Brasília. …
Listen in the app6Closing
As we conclude our visit to the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, take a moment to look back at the three arches as they disappear into the distance. This bridge is a remarkable achievement that successfully captures the spirit of…
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What is Juscelino Kubitschek bridge?
Juscelino Kubitschek bridge is a place in 브라질리아 with 6 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 | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -15.8236, -47.8294 |
| Last updated |