Brasilia

The convex dome is where the Câmara meets, and the concave bowl-like structure is where the Senado convenes. — Fodor's

The ultramodern structure -- mostly open space inside -- is decorated with rich antique furnishings of Persian carpets, hand-carved jacaranda-wood furniture, and 18th- and 19th-century paintings. — Frommer's

Imagine a church where the comparative size of the walls and windows is reversed, with the effect that the church appears to be practically all windows. — Michelin Guide

At the center of the city is the Ponte JK, a harmonious piece of architecture linking the city to nature. Walk, run or cycle over the wide foot paths on either side of the bridge. — Afar Magazine

Catetinho, a wooden building painted white and standing on piles, is distinctive for the purity and simplicity of its Modernist lines. — Michelin Guide

The access ramp to the main entrance is part of the national political folklore, because it represents the rise to power (presidents go up the ramp when inaugurated). — Fodor's

It honours the heroes of Brazilian history who fought for freedom and democracy, whose names are inscribed in the Steel Book. — Michelin Guide

This temple is adjacent to the national headquarters of the Legião da Boa Vontade (Goodwill Legion), a religious and philanthropic organization. — Fodor's

Brasília's first museum has a small collection of pictures of the city and writings about it by such luminaries as Pope Pius XII, Kubitschek, and Niemeyer. — Fodor's

It has a 1,500-square-foot display of the city's blueprint, and you can read Costa's original ideas for the project (the text is in Portuguese and English). — Fodor's