Itamaraty Palace
Palácio Itamaraty
Home of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with arcades rising from a reflecting pool. Inside, the staircase without a handrail and the Burle Marx water garden are stunning.
Also called the Arch Palace, it opened in 1970 and is surrounded by reflecting pools. Bruno Giorgi's sculpture Meteor stands in one of the pools. Inside, you'll find a freestanding spiral staircase with no handrail, a rooftop garden and a large collection of Brazilian modern art. Free guided tours last about an hour and must be booked in advance on the official website. Bring your passport. There are sessions on weekends as well. The palace is on the south side of the Esplanada dos Ministérios, right next to the National Congress.
Opening hours
Tour times per official website (weekdays and weekends)
Nearby sights
- National Congress of Brazil
- Supreme Federal Court
- Praça dos Três Poderes
- Esplanada dos Ministérios
- Palácio do Planalto
- Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom Tancredo Neves
- Cathedral of Brasília
- Cultural Complex of the Republic (National Museum & Library)