Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge
Ponte JK
Three asymmetrical steel arches, like a skipping stone across the water, span Lake Paranoá. It's a landmark of modern Brasília.
Opened in 2002, the bridge is about 1,200 meters long. It was designed by architect Alexandre Chan, with three crisscrossing steel arches supporting the deck through cables, and it has won international bridge awards. Sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides let you walk across. The grassy viewpoint at the lakeside end is a popular spot for sunset and night photos. Taking a taxi there is recommended, and stay alert for safety at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Palácio da Alvorada
- Ermida Dom Bosco
- Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom Tancredo Neves
- Supreme Federal Court
- Praça dos Três Poderes
- Palácio do Planalto
- National Congress of Brazil
- Lake Paranoá