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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Brasília

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Brasília, Brazil

Updated May 27, 2022

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Angel sculptures hanging from the Cathedral of Brasília.

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Cathedral of Brasília

A stunning Catholic cathedral built by a curve-loving communist in Brazil’s newly created capital.

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Árvore dos Desejos (Wish Tree)

Brasilia's oldest newsstand is sheltered by a wish-granting tunnel-tree.
The Big Worm.

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The Big Worm

This kilometer-long university building is an unexpected architectural delight.
Plants hanging from Babylonian-looking windows

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Superquadra 205/206

The most unusual block in Brasília.
The Tower as seen from the parking lot below

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Torre de TV Digital

One of the last designs from architect Oscar Niemeyer.
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