Brasília: A Guide to Brazil's Modernist Capital with United Travels

Welcome to Brasília, the federal capital of Brazil and a masterpiece of 20th-century urban planning. [25] Conceived in the late 1950s under President Juscelino Kubitschek and brought to life by urban planner Lúcio Costa and legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer, Brasília was built in just 41 months to move the capital from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location within Brazil. [5, 7, 12, 17] Inaugurated in 1960, this planned city is renowned for its futuristic, modernist architecture and its distinctive layout, often likened to an airplane or bird. [5, 7, 25] Its unique design and architectural harmony led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. [5, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30] Brasília serves as the seat of all three branches of Brazil's federal government and offers visitors a unique glimpse into a grand vision of urban living. [5]