Praça dos Três Poderes
A square surrounded on three sides by the National Congress, the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Federal Court, with the Candangos statue and a giant flag.
The square marks the eastern end of the Monumental Axis and represents the three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. The central bronze statue, The Candangos (Os Candangos), honors the workers who built the city. A flagpole about 100 meters tall flies an enormous national flag, and a flag-changing ceremony takes place on the first Sunday of each month. Beneath the square, the Lúcio Costa Space displays a large model of the city's plan, where you can clearly see the 'airplane' layout. There is little shade, so visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Opening hours
Open all day (Lúcio Costa space approx. 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom Tancredo Neves
- Supreme Federal Court
- Palácio do Planalto
- National Congress of Brazil
- Itamaraty Palace
- Esplanada dos Ministérios
- Cathedral of Brasília
- Cultural Complex of the Republic (National Museum & Library)