Monumental Axis

Brasília

Brasilia featuring a city, modern architecture and a monument
Monumental Axis
Brasilia which includes a monument, modern architecture and a garden
Brasilia featuring city views, modern architecture and a city
Brasilia featuring a monument, modern architecture and a city

Find the vast majority of Brasília’s finest architectural gems and most important institutions along this amazingly wide thoroughfare.

Explore the heart and soul of a captivating city along Brasília’s Monumental Axis. This broad highway stands among the widest roads in the world with multiple lanes in each direction separated by a median strip wide enough to host events. Enjoy the rare experience of driving down this motorway as you pass by Brasília’s visually impressive cultural and governmental buildings.

The Monumental Axis was constructed after the 1950s as a fundamental part of President Juscelino Kubitschek’s plan for a sleek, modern city. It runs east to west through the central line of Brasília’s airplane-like design. If you’re visiting Brasília, you’ll frequently use this crucial transportation avenue.

Most of the significant monuments, memorials and institutions that line the axis were designed by the award-winning Oscar Niemeyer. Start your experience of the axis at the farthest eastern point, where the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge provides a breathtaking visual experience above Lake Paranoá.

This road runs west into the government sector of Brasília, which lies appropriately in the “cockpit” of the city’s airplane design. Find the Three Powers Plaza where you can see the Supreme Court and the Planalto Palace next to the sleekly designed National Congress Building.

Farther west, enjoy the reflective pools surrounding the Itamaraty Palace and take the opportunity to appreciate the large circular nave at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy more of Niemeyer’s architectural genius in the cultural sector of the axis. Buildings here include the dome-shaped National Museum, an engaging National Art Gallery and the relaxing National Library.

At the westernmost sectors of the axis, see the inspired design of Brasília’s TV Tower, which lies in the center of the median strip. Nearby you’ll find the Memorial JK, which houses the body of Juscelino Kubitschek as well as his personal collections. Climb to the top of the TV Tower for an unforgettable view down the entire thoroughfare.

Explore the Monumental Axis by car or use bus routes that pass through the Central Station.


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Top hotels in Monumental Axis

Ramada By Wyndham Brasilia Alvorada

Ramada By Wyndham Brasilia Alvorada

4 out of 5
SETOR HOTELEIRO SUL QUADRA 04 BLOCO A, Brasília, DF
The price is P5,576 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,576
P5,911 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Easy walking"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Ramada By Wyndham Brasilia Alvorada
Grand Mercure Brasilia Eixo Monumental

Grand Mercure Brasilia Eixo Monumental

4 out of 5
Setor Hoteleiro Norte Quadra 5, Bloco G, Brasília, DF
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,272 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P4,272
P4,485 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pátio Brasil Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (944 reviews)
"All was great except the elevators. I anded up going up and down the stairs most of their trip"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Grand Mercure Brasilia Eixo Monumental
Brasilia Tower Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

Brasilia Tower Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

3 out of 5
SHN Q, 5 BL A, Brasília, DF
The price is P2,754 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P2,754
P3,210 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pátio Brasil Shopping and Arena BRB Mané ...
7.6/10 Good! (340 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, spacious room, great ventilation, good cleaning services, good breakfast (variety and freshness), good location for shopping and sightseeing, very hospitable and helpful staff. WiFi is quite unreliable."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Brasilia Tower Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada

Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada

5 out of 5
SHTN Trecho 1, Conj. 1B, Bloco C, Brasília, DF
The price is P7,567 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,567
P8,550 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel, great pool and food. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada
Kubitschek Plaza Hotel

Kubitschek Plaza Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Setor Hoteleiro Norte Quadra 2, Bloco E, Brasília, DF
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Overall, great value for a one night stay."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Kubitschek Plaza Hotel
B Hotel Brasilia

B Hotel Brasilia

4.5 out of 5
SHN, QUADRA 05 Lote L, Bloco J, Brasília
The price is P7,856 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P7,856
P8,901 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Best hotel in Brasilia"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

B Hotel Brasilia
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Setor Hoteleiro Sul

Some popular features of Setor Hoteleiro Sul include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Pátio Brasil Shopping or Brasilia TV Tower are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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Setor Hoteleiro Norte

Setor Hoteleiro Norte is well-liked for its breweries. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Brasília area, you might plan a trip to Brasilia Shopping Center or Brasilia TV Tower.

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Setor de Rádio e TV Norte

When in Setor de Rádio e TV Norte, you can plan a visit to Brasilia Shopping Center and Brasilia TV Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Setor de Rádio e TV Sul

When in Setor de Rádio e TV Sul, you can plan a visit to Pátio Brasil Shopping and Brasilia TV Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Setor Comercial Norte

Setor Comercial Norte is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brasilia Shopping Center and Liberty Mall.

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Setor Comercial Sul

While you're in Setor Comercial Sul, take in top sights like Pátio Brasil Shopping and jump on the metro at Galeria Station to see more of the city.

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