Added: 01/13/2006 |
Brasilia tourism - you will just love itBrasilia is located in the Federal District, in the central area of Brazil - the true heart of the Country. It was not projected just for the sake of being a new capital city. It stands out, in worldwide terms, for expressing the application of the principles established in the Letter of Athens, from 1943 - integrated into a national self-determination and development strategy. The Brazilian capital is the only city in the world built in the 20th century to be considered, since 1987, a Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, an UN agency, although the role of Brasilia tourism sector (however important) is less significant than Brasilia politics and business role.
The young city, inaugurated in 1960, surprises even the most experienced travelers. Brasilia is the result of a modern urban project designed by Lúcio Costa. If seen from above, the city's pilot plan resembles the shape of an airplane - many prefer to refer to it as a bird with open wings - although the architect's original urban concept appointed to the shape of a cross, to symbolize possession. The city's project is up to this day a world reference when the issue is urban planning. The idea of spreading residential buildings around expansive urban areas, of tracing the city plan around large avenues and dividing it into sectors, has produced an intense debate and reflections on life in big cities in the 20th century. The city hosts also a varied assortment of art works from great artists like Bruno Giorgi, Alfredo Ceschiatti, Athos Bulcão, Marienne Peretti, Volpi, Di Cavalcanti, Victor Brecheret and Burle Marx whose works have been integrated into the city's architecture, making of it a unique landscape.
A scenario for political events, music performances and movie festivals, Brasilia is a cosmopolitan city, with around 90 embassies, a wide range of restaurants and complete infrastructure ready to host any kind of event. Not surprisingly, Brasilia tourism is a raising segment of the local economy, crowding dozens of hotels spread around the national capital. Brasilia has a little bit of every corner of Brazil. Building a national capital in the heart of the Country required a large workforce and attracted people from all corners of the national territory. The result is the rich culture, to be appreciated today, a genuine mix uniting the most fun, boosting Brasilia tourism and welcoming people in the world.
The city's planned design included specific areas for almost everything, including lodging - Hotels Sectors North and South. However, other areas are receiving new hotel facilities, such as the Hotels and North Brasilia Tourism Sector, located on the shores of Lake Paranoá. Brasilia offers modern and comfortable hotels, including hotels managed by international networks; but it also offers cozy and modest inns, pensions and hostels.
In terms of gastronomy, Brasilia is a world capital. Being a city that receives visitors from the whole of Brazil and the world, it offers a good network of restaurants with great diversity of food. From simple and relaxing small restaurants, serving the authentic food of Central-Western areas of Brazil, to charming and selected bistros, with sophisticated menus prepared by celebrated chefs.
Come to visit this magnificent city for Brasilia vacations. Those who come to Brasilia just love it.
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