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 P4,170 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P4,170
P4,421 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (436 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
The price is P4,108 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
P4,108
P4,313 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Brasilia Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (924 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 P2,712 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P2,712
P3,161 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brasilia Shopping Center and Arena BRB ...
7.6/10 Good! (261 reviews)
Gran Hotel en Basilia
"Excelente Hotel, súper recomendable"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Brasilia Tower Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Very clean, nice check-in experience and excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Kubitschek Plaza Hotel
Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada
Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada
5 out of 5
SHTN Trecho 1, Conj. 1B, Bloco C, Brasília, DF
The price is P7,276 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P7,276
P8,222 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada
Manhattan Plaza
Manhattan Plaza
3.5 out of 5
Setor Hoteleiro Norte, Quadra 2, Bloco A, Brasília, DF
The price is P4,127 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P4,127
P4,746 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Brasília. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff and very good location!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Manhattan Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Monumental Axis

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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.

Setor Hoteleiro Sul
One pillar of the TV Tower.

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.

Setor Hoteleiro Norte
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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.

Setor de Rádio e TV Norte
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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.

Setor Comercial Norte
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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.

Setor Comercial Sul
National Library showing a city and modern architecture

Cultural Complex of the Republic

Travelers choose Cultural Complex of the Republic for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Central Station or Galeria Station and check out top sights like Conjunto National Mall.

Cultural Complex of the Republic

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