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Biblioteca Nacional
The massive exterior of the new working national library, Biblioteca Nacional, is finished, though city planners were rushing to fill its walls with the promised 60 years of books during our visit.
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Brasília's most important contemporary museum, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is in a giant building in the Setor de Clubes Esportivos Sul. It houses fascinating exhibitions in two galleries, an indie cinema, a café and bookstore. There is a free bus every hour from Hotel Nacional (look for the white and yellow bus that says CCBB).
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Memorial JK
The tomb of JK (President Juscelino Kubitschek) lies underneath eerily beautiful stained-glass by French artist Marianne Peretti inside the Memorial JK. The museum houses JK's 3000-book strong personal library as well as a pictorial history of Brasília. Don't miss JK's 1973 Ford Galaxie just outside the back door.
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Museu Nacional
Museu Nacional. Another spherical half dome by Niemeyer, the inside features a discreet mezzanine mostly held up by columns suspended from the roof. A signature curved ramp juts out from its base and runs around the outside like a ring of Saturn.
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Praça dos Trés Poderes
Down in the cockpit, you'll find the most interesting buildings surrounding the Praça dos Trés Poderes. It's a synthesis of the ideas of architects Niemeyer and Costa, combining various monuments, museums and federal buildings. The space includes striking sculptures including Bruno Giorgi's Os Candangos , Alfredo Ceschiatti's A Justiça and Niemeyer's O Pombal .
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