Brasília: A Classic Planned Capital

Designed by Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer in the late 1950s, Brasília replaced Rio de Janeiro as Brazil’s capital in 1960. Its layout features a monumental axis, superblocks, and the expansive Eixo Monumental green space. Iconic buildings include the Palácio do Planalto, Congresso Nacional, and Catedral Metropolitana.