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Itamaraty Palace

Esplanada dos Ministerios | Eixo Monumental, Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil
(61) 3411-6640
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Ranked #5 of 72 attractions in Brasilia
Type: Architectural Buildings, Government Buildings
Description: Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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47 reviews 47 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Wonderful modern cathedral, with wonderful stained glass on the roof/walls. It's an iconic building of Brasília.

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Curitiba
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114 reviews 114 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I went to Brasilia for a four day trip, and this palace was by far What impressed me the most. The building is floating over Burle Marx gardens. The concret here is in It's natural aspect and It's gorgeous. Inside there is an amazing stair flying across the foyer. The roof Garden is beautiful was incredible views of the Congress... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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105 reviews 105 reviews
57 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012

Another Niemeyer masterpiece with gardens to match. Inside also offers plenty from the superb pieces of art to important curios. One would be remiss to miss this one ! Free guided tour a welcome bonus.

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Brasilia, DF
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

Exquisitely kept home of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry. Full of interesting objet d'arts and rich in Brazilian history. Definitely worth a visit.

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Valinhos, SP
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229 reviews 229 reviews
149 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

I have not entered the building, just saw the outside, which looks very good, as the whole city, so I cannot say much more.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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43 reviews 43 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

Let's start saying it's free to visit. Add to that all the stories around art, architecture and international affairs. The place is beautiful and the guide has a great sense of humor. Recommended !

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Holmdel, New Jersey
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74 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

It is beautiful and classy. Another art work by Oscar Niemeyer. You can take a tour for free, but must be properly dressed.

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São Paulo
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Along with the cathedral perhaps one of the most beautiful buildings in Brasília, the open spaces and art work are beautiful!

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BRASILIA
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55 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Just turn up in working hours at the side door and you will be assigned an escort for a half-hour tour of the building, designed by Oscar Niemeyer (now over 100 years old and still working). Note the famous column-less concrete ceiling on the gound floor, the sweep of the impractical but superb staircase up to the first floor. Then... More

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Western North Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Itamaraty Palace is the Brazilian Foreign Ministry's protocol and ceremonial center. In this Niemeyer classic are numerous reception areas (mostly open to the outside) and beautiful covered gardens, with antique carpets and furniture from Brazil's colonial period. Call in advance to arrange a tour in English.

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