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Brasilia: Beyond the central sights
Jun 20,2007 00:00
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Brasília was a wonderful place with many attractions beyond the central sights as: Palácio da Alvorada, Templo da Boa Vontade or Vale do Amanhecer. The Palácio da Alvorada The palace became symbol of the modern moviment of Brazilian architecture, of cultural and technical progress of the country. Its columns became symbol of the city, and are present in the flag and coat of arms of the capital of the Republic. Niemeyer used a combination of marble, glass and water. The symmetry of the marble columns combines with the reflex in the glass facade and in the water mirror. The columns touch the ground in one vortex, passing an impression of lightness. The Alvorada Palace is located about 8 km from the Planalto Palace, where the President works. The Alvorada is located by the banks of Lake Paranoá Templo da Boa Vontade (Temple of Good Will) Everything in the Temple of Good Will has its reason for being, united to the unrestricted ecumenical proposal implicit in it. Each aspect of the work was meticulously studied, transforming it into a meeting point of Superior Spirituality, of Culture, of Art, of Ecology and of Scientific and Spiritual Medicine — which are harmoniously arranged to inspire the most noble feelings. The measures and proportions of the monument are linked to the number of perfection, 7, and also to the number 1. It is in fact a pyramid with seven sides, 21 meters high and 28 meters in diameter. A pure crystal rests at its pinnacle. The darkened base of the Temple creates the impression that it floats on the lawn, as if it were a landed space ship. Vale do Amanhecer (Valley of Dawning) |