| Brasilia is the capital of Brazil. The city and the district are located in the Central- West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It is the fourth largest city in Brazil. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city also hosts a varied assortment of art works from artists like Bruno Giorgi, Alfredo Ceschiatti, , Marianne Peretti, Alfredo Volpi, Di Cavalcanti, Victor Brecheret and Burle Marx, whose works have been integrated into the city architecture, making it a unique landscape. City Park (Parque da Cidade) - Slightly larger than NYC's Central Park, this wide green area is the city's hot spot for sports such as jogging, cycling, skating and even kart racing, as well as barbecues and other outdoor activities.The Television Tower is the best place for a sweeping panorama of the city. There is also a crafts and typical food market on the basis of the tower.The Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial on the western part of the axis is a museum dedicated to the life and accomplishments of the president, and houses his remains as well. It's located underground and has a slightly spooky 1960's science- fiction feel to it. Brasilia is a very modern city with lots of shopping centres and PATIO BRASIL is one of them, there are around 200 shops in this shopping centre. You can find any thing you like from top Brazilian brands to high street fashion Brazilian brands. There are a numbers of restaurants and every thing else you expect to have in a shopping centre. Brasilia does not have a typical, regional cuisine. Nevertheless, restaurants serve food from many Brazilian states, as well as international fare. Self- service (por quilo) restaurants are very common and usually cheaper than their la carte counterparts.. One of the most popular streets is 405 sul (from rodoviaria, take bus 114), with choices ranging from sushi to Brazilian, Mexican and French food. |
