Brasilia City Guide
Brasilia is the capital of Brazil and is a planned city where the streets have no names … Classified as cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO every year receives about a million visitors … Discover it ..
Hotels and Resorts
Meliã Brasil 21
Opened in March 2003, this hotel disposes of conference center, swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, restaurant and bar. It is situated in a central area of the city near the airport and easy access to recreational areas.
http://pt.melia.com/hoteis/brasil/brasilia/melia-brasil-21/home.htm
Nobile Lakeside Convention & Resort
With a fairly complete leisure area, the hotel has two swimming pools for adults, a children’s pool, two tennis courts, a multi-sports field, sauna, fitness center with professional monitoring, free kids club and animation team. It is located in a central area.
http://www.nobilehoteis.com.br/
Bay Park Hotel e Resort
This hotel overlooks the lake Paranoá, is situated ten minutes from the center of political and financial Brasilia and offers an excellent recreational area. It has a restaurant, swimming pool, convenience store, parking and a ballroom.
Galleries
Espaço Cultural Contemporâneo – ECCO
From bold architecture, this space is dedicated to contemporary art and aims knowledge and social inclusion through culture. Exhibitions, guided tours with artists, courses, educational workshops, debates, theater performances and exhibitions of film and video art, is now preparing to launch a space dedicated to gastronomy.
http://www.eccobrasilia.com.br/
Expoarte
Sculptures, wall cutouts, signed prints and paintings of big Brazilian names are part of the collection of this gallery. In order to appreciate the art and history of Brazil, this gallery has a permanent exhibition with works by Brazilian artists.
http://www.galeriaexpoarte.com.br
Design Shops
Designer Shoe Outlet
If you’re a fan of shoes, this is the store to visit. Shoes from renowned designers at reduced prices.
http://store.dso.co.za/contact
Fabrizio Giannone
Handmade accessories, unique design, with Italian elegance and Brazilian exoticism. To provide, to use or simply to revel in the beauty of these unique pieces …
http://www.fabriziogiannone.com/
Restaurants
Pobre Juan
With inspiration from the Argentinean homes, and an elegant and refined atmosphere, the specialty of this restaurant are great quality grilled meats. A space where eating is a delightful experience for all the senses.
http://www.pobrejuan.com.br/novosite/site/home_video/index_slideshow.php
Gazebo
A space that was formerly a recreational area, decided to open the doors and is today one of the most renowned restaurants in Brasilia. With view over the lake Paranoá is the place for a business lunch or even for a romantic dinner. The quality of the menu and an excellent wine list offer a feast to the palate and delight the eye sight.
http://www.restaurantegazebo.com.br/
Babel
Warm and charming, this space was born in 2003 and gives a touch of modernity and innovation to the international cuisine. The flavors are complemented by exquisite beauty and glamour in the presentation of the dishes.
http://www.babelrestaurante.com.br/
Museums
Museu de Artes e Tradições do Nordeste – Casa do Ceará
Chrysantho Moreira da Rocha, born in Ceara and living in Brasilia, felt homesick and found in this space creation a way to fill those longings, and gather the community of Ceará living in Brasilia. Works of art, history and traditions of Ceará gathered in Brasilia. The visit is an opportunity to learn a little more about the Northeast region.
http://www.casadoceara.org.br/
Museu de arte de Brasilia – MAB
Dedicated to the visual arts, this museum contains works of modern and contemporary art from the 50s until 2001. Paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures and objects from either donations or acquisitions in art fairs are gathered in this museum.
http://www.sc.df.gov.br/nossa-cultura/museus/museu-de-artes-de-brasilia-mab.html
Spas
Nuwa Spa
A haven to regain peace of mind and care of the body. This spa uses the best techniques from China, Thailand, India and Japan to help you take care of yourself and relax, freeing them from the stress of everyday life.
Wineries
Art du Vin
With over two hundred labels, in this shop you will find some of the best wines in the world. This space also has a wide selection of cups and goblets for wine lovers, to offer or to take home.
http://www.facebook.com/ArtduVinBrasilia
Adega Laje de Pedra
In this space you will find a wide selection of wines, plus appetizers and cold meat to taste. The romantic atmosphere is given by the half light and decoration of the house in rustic style. A good choice for a romantic end of day.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adega-Laje-de-Pedra-Frios-e-Vinhos/157596920970862
Showrooms
Gira Luz
The light is of fundamental importance in any environment. But light is not simply the lamps or bulbs chosen. The curtains and blinds, which in addition to protecting the gaze of others, provide shade and special illuminations every space, are the products of this store, with 14 years experience.
Brasilia Decorações
This space offers a wide range of decorative accessories such as curtains, blinds, wallpaper and more, always with the intent of fully satisfying the client and provide that special touch that makes each room unique.
http://www.brasiliadecoracoes.com/
Country Club Living
Brasilia Country Club
With 54 years of existence, the Brasilia Country Club has 184 acres of relaxing nature. It offers the possibility to practice horse riding, tennis, football, snooker, fitness and also has a sauna and restaurant. A place to relax and enjoy life in a healthy way.
http://www.brasiliacountryclub.com.br/
Luxury Properties
Imóveis de Luxo
http://www.imoveisdeluxo.com.br/anuncio.asp?ida=2589
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Art Shows
Feira de artesanato da Torre
With 40 years of existence this fair is held every saturday , sunday and holidays is one of the largest fairs exhibition and sale of handicrafts from Brazil, which already has about 500 stores. It is obligatory stopping point for tourists visiting the Brazilian capital.
www.feiradeartesanatodatorredetv.com
Salão Internacional de Artesanato
This fair showcases work done by relevant productions with social programs from the standpoint of social and ecological, whether in Brazil or other parts of the world. There is also a space to promote cooking as well as cooking classes, free craft workshops and lectures.
http://www.salaodoartesanato.com.br
Points of Interest
Catedral de Brasilia
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the cathedral was completed in 1960 and is a building of unique design. But it is not just the building that fascinates visitors, also the four statues of 3 meters on the outside and representing the evangelists or the statues of angels inside the cathedral as well as the paintings on the walls are admired by those who visit .
Palácio do Itamaraty
The palace is home to an extraordinary collection of works of art and surrounded by a lake where is the “Meteor”, a sculpture composed of five blocks of marble representing the five continents. Also the gardens, and numerous works of art , values de decoration that opts for the contrast between ancient and modern contemporary.
