Wonders of Brazil

In the highlands of Brazil sits an architectural and cultural gem: the capital city of Brasília. 

Brasília was designed and developed in the 1950s by architects and urban planners Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer in a plan to move the capital from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location in the country. 

Explore Brasilia now brings this amazing city to you.

The city was designed to look like a butterfly or aeroplane from above. Get new perspectives on the city's stunning designs with Instituto dos Arquitetos do Brasil's new stories here and here. 

Many of the buildings were designed by iconic architect, Oscar Niemeyer, and you can learn about his pioneering life and work.  

You can even discover the buildings for yourself....

...by exploring in Street View (click and drag to move around!). 

...or playing with a 3D model of the Niemeyer-designed Cathedral of Brasilia. 

Project the iconic building into your own living room in augmented reality. 

Did you know that the city was apparently prophesized by Saint John Bosco of Italy in the 19th century? He's now the patron saint of the city. Learn more about Brasilia's fascinating past in the History chapter. 

Brasilia is home to a bustling cultural scene, from battling rap MCs to indigenous artisans. Explore the Culture chapter to learn more. 

The new art project brings together Brasilia's art collections, from the Museu de Arte de Brasília, Museu Nacional da República, and more, all in one place.