The center of
decision making in the country, the capital planned by recognized architects
Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer is the mirror of modernity and boldness that
took control of the country in the middle of the 20th century. You can visit
many important buildings shaped by Niemeyer, such as the Palácio do Planalto,
where you can admire Brazilian works of art, furniture by the architect Sérgio
Rodrigues and, with any luck, the office of president Dilma Rousseff.
Brazilian flag in the Brazilian political capital
National Congress building
Esplanade of Ministries, photo by Beth Castelo, RJ
Palácio do Planalto
One of the
attractions of the city is the national Stadium of Brasília, Mané Garrincha, opening stage for the Confederations
Cup, on June 15th, 2013 – tournament won by Brazil two weeks later. With 72.788 seats, the field will host seven matches in
the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014.
Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília, capital of Brazil
Although
Brasília is not one of the largest soccer centers in the country, the local
rivalry between clubs is still strong. Gama and Brasiliense, for example, have
already had big moments in national tournaments, while Ceilândia has risen as
an emerging force in the region. The new arena strengthens the competitive
scenario in the federal capital, which already counts on the stages of Serejão and Bezerrão, recently reformed. Since 2013, the Mané Garrincha Stadium, which name honors one of the best players
in Brazilian soccer history, has been hosting important matches in the national
league.
Brasilia will
host the local squad in the group stage, in a match against Cameroon.
Passionate fans will experience the unique feeling of having the five-star team
playing in one of the most important cities in the country. Other six games
will transform the atmosphere in the federal capital, featuring Portugal,
Colombia, Switzerland, Ecuador and Ghana. The arena hosts decisive matches in
the round of 16, quarterfinals and third place decision.
June 15th – Sunday - 01:00pm –
Switzerland x Ecuador (group E)
June 19th –Thursday - 01:00pm - Colombia x Ivory Coast (group C )
June 23rd
- Monday - 05:00pm - Cameroon
x Brazil (group A)
June 26th – Thursday - 01:00pm -
Portugal x Ghana (group G)
June 30rd
– Monday - 01:00pm – 1st Group E x 2nd
Group F (round of 16)
July 7th
– Monday - 01:00pm – 1st
Group F x 2nd Group H (quarterfinals)
July 12th - Saturday – 05:00pm - Decision of third place
of the tournament
The Brazilian young talented star Neymar and his tricksy style
Eliana Souza - SPin Brazil Tours
