Monumental Axis

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The Monumental Axis, as viewed from the TV Tower.

The Monumental Axis ("Eixo Monumental" in Portuguese), also known as the Ministry Esplanade is an open-area in downtown Brasília, the capital of Brazil. The rectangular garden is surrounded by two 8-lane wide avenues where many important government buildings, monuments and memorials are located.

[edit] Landmarks of the Monumental Axis

Satellite image of the Monumental Axis in Brasília.

[edit] Major Sites on the Monumental Axis

1. National Cathedral
2. National Museum and National Library
3. South Ministry buildings
4. Itamaraty Palace (Ministry of Foreign Relations)
5. National Congress
6. National Garden

7. Supreme Federal Tribunal
8. National Memorial
9. JK Monument
10. Plaza of the Three Powers
11. Planalto Palace (Presidential office)
12. Justice Palace (Ministry of Justice)
13. North Ministry buildings