Kubitschek Plaza Brasilia
SHN Quadra 2 Bloco E Brasilia, Federal District, 707022 904, Brazil
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Brasilia
Like me you could be forgiven for thinking Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's capital city but in fact it's Brasilia, a city only 48 years old and the achievement of the late president Kubitschek. Kubitschek wanted a capital city in a secure location free from easy invasion and as such it feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. It was built in the 60s …
Not for pedestrians
Sunshine! Arrived in Brasilia and went for a walk, trying to cross a six lane street. It was impossible, so I had to walk up to the next pedestrian crosssing and I can tell you that not many exist. The city was planned for cars. Although, I must say Brasilia is interesting, only 50 years old, a lot of space for the national monuments and government …
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