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National Congress

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Modern, Oscar Niemeyer-designed complex housing Brazil's legislature & featuring tours & exhibits. People often mention beautiful, Brasilia, muito, building, para, Brasil, Congress, visit,


Address

Palácio do Congresso Nacional - Praça dos 3 Poderes, Brasília - DF, 70160-900, Brazil

Website

www.congressonacional.leg.br

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beautiful (11) Brasilia (8) muito (8) building (7) para (7) Brasil (6) Congress (6) visit (6)
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  • 5/5 Hermann N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An imposing historical and architectural symbol of the Federal Capital, it is one of the works that make up the set of buildings for the construction of Brasilia in the 1960s, when the winning project by Lúcio Costa gave rise to the architectural complement of Oscar Niemeyer and other important members who built a of the most imposing cities in the world, listed by UNESCO and being part of the most important moments for the construction and consolidation of Brazil, allowing the integration of an entire country with its new capital. The congress building houses the legislative branch, where deputies and senators circulate, which is unfortunately not a source of great pride today. (Original) Imponente símbolo histórico e arquitetônico da Capital Federal, é uma das obras que compõe o conjunto de edificações da construção de Brasília na década de 60, quando o projeto vencedor de Lúcio Costa deu origem ao complemento arquitetônico de Oscar Niemeyer e outros importantes membros que ergueram uma das mais imponentes cidades do mundo, tombada pela Unesco e fazendo parte dos momentos mais importantes para a construção e consolidação do Brasil, permitindo a integração de todo um país com a sua nova capital. O prédio do congresso abriga o poder legislativo, onde circulam deputados e senadores, o que não é motivo de muito orgulho atualmente, infelizmente.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea Accalai (. 7 years ago on Google • 809 reviews
    One of the most beautiful building design by neimayer
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodrigo G. 4 years ago on Google • 328 reviews
    This set of buildings is very interesting. Unfortunately, I could not get in. Security held me at the door because I was wearing Bermudas. So… be sure to wear pants if you intent to get in one of those tours inside.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Derek S. 7 years ago on Google • 268 reviews
    Striking building which dominates the skyline. The tour was interesting, especially a room of artefacts from the old legislature, which must have been ornate.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anela M. 2 years ago on Google • 215 reviews
    Just to add beautiful pictures
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olexiy S. 6 years ago on Google
    Recently visited the house of the Representatives in Brasilia. It looks quite stylish, big open areas, nice location in the city center around the ministry buildings and near the presidential palace. Here you could see the deputy chamber and the Congress chamber. People are friendly and nice.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jesper B. 6 years ago on Google • 241 reviews
    Really great. And with danish design furniture! Although I may have missed 95% of the guide instructions, it was still one of the great(est?) cultural/political experiences. This is the quintessential point of the fantastic achievement of building a capitol in five years. Also, it's a prefect scene for a contemplative 2 hours, walking these halls of power so sadly misused in these years with corruption, nepotism and selfishness.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Padawan I. 3 years ago on Google
    Local agradável para deslizar na grama com um pedaço de papelão.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Måsen 2 years ago on Google • 255 reviews
    Power to the People. Power to the Man.

  • 5/5 gunther espinosa h. 3 years ago on Google • 143 reviews
    Very impressive buildings minimalistic and clean very structure city on Brazil
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ricardo G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent architectural project. Unfortunately within this place there is a lot of rat and little cheese. (Original) Excelente projeto arquitetônico. Infelizmente dentro deste local a muito rato e pouco queijo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hidson C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the body in charge of exercising legislative power at the federal level in Brazil. Its headquarters are located in the Nereu Ramos Palace in Brasilia, capital of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The National Congress is bicameral, made up of the Chamber of Deputies with 513 deputies and the Senate with 81 senators. (Original) Es el órgano encargado de ejercer el poder legislativo a nivel federal en Brasil. Su sede está situada en el Palacio Nereu Ramos en Brasilia, capital de la República Federativa de Brasil. El Congreso Nacional es bicameral, formado por la Cámara de Diputados con 513 diputados y el Senado con 81 senadores.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Laydson 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is still much to improve. (Original) A ainda muito a melhorar.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gilli 2 months ago on Google • 163 reviews New
    Here is the right place to lobby for yours and your friends interest. But you need influence and cash to get something done in your community. People that work here usually don't listen to the lower class or if so, they rarely remember the next day. Most of the deals done here are for self enrichment. There, in a busy day (which is not very often), you will also find your favourite singer or sportist. Perfect for grabbing that autograph that you always dreamt with

  • 3/5 Kadu R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Content could be better (Original) Conteúdo poderia ser melhor
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luiz da Silva C. 4 years ago on Google
    Looks beautiful, one day i want to walk close of this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alberto C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Despite everything, it is still a very beautiful construction ... (Original) Apesar de tudo, não deixa de ser uma construção muito bonita...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Regina L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ministries malls, National Congress ... Wonderful place, worth visiting. For those who come to visit and want a more alternative program, you can count on the collective buses that leave directly from the lower platform of the Plano Piloto bus station, towards the esplanade you can count on several stops along the route. Super indication. The view is beautiful and privileged ... For lovers of street or pedal racing ... it is worth a walk there. (Original) Alamedas dos ministérios, Congresso Nacional... Local maravilhoso, vale a pena conhecer. Para quem vem visitar e quer um programa mais alternativo pode contar com os onibus coletivos que saem direto da plataforma inferior da rodoviária do Plano Piloto, sentido esplanada pode contar com várias paradas em todo o percurso. Super indico. A vista eh linda e privilegiada... Para os amantes de corridas de rua ou pedal... vale a peda uma passada por la.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dionatan O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) House / Senate (Original) Câmara/Senado
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eduardo Pinheiro N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The architecture is worth the visit. Simply spectacular lines, a delight to the eye that defies engineering, regardless of time. A must visit in Brasilia. (Original) Pela arquitetura vale muito a visita. Linhas simplesmente espetaculares, um deleite aos olhos que desafia a engenharia, independente do tempo. Uma visita obrigatória em Brasília.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luiz Fernando S. 7 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    The guided tour takes about 45mins and it is an excellent experience to learn about Brazil's politics and to see some beautiful buildings

  • 5/5 Marcio G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) National Congress!! (Original) Congresso Nacional!!

  • 5/5 KAJOTA, E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Integrated Legislative House of our Nation! Much respect and desire to be there! God willing, one day ... (Original) A Casa Legislativa Integrada de nossa Nação! Muito respeito e vontade de estar lá! Deus assim queira, um dia...

  • 5/5 Theo J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good tourist spot in Brasilia. (Original) Bom ponto turístico de Brasília.

  • 5/5 joao batista da c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The house of the legislature! (Original) A casa do legislativo!

  • 4/5 Jorge Piloto G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Emblematic building do poder politico no Brasil (Original) Edificio emblematico do poder politico no Brasil

  • 5/5 Antônio S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Muito lindo

  • 5/5 Abelardo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Accessibility (Original) Acessabilidade

  • 5/5 Alessandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Toppp (Original) Toppp

  • 4/5 MBERNAR 3. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We live in a Country where the Heritage of Traditions of Exploration is reflected in the conduct of the vicious circle of Corruption and Favor, "Malandragem". One day we will overcome the banalism of Socialist Ideas.

  • 5/5 Alexandre B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) National Congress designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer consists of a main building, horizontally, which serves as a platform for the domes of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The smaller dome, facing down, houses the Senate Plenary. The largest dome, facing upwards, houses the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies. Behind the main building and between the two domes are two 28-story towers: one of them belongs to the Chamber and the other to the Senate. (Original) Congresso Nacional projetado pelo arquiteto Oscar Niemeyer consiste em um edifício principal, na horizontal, que serve de plataforma para as cúpulas do Senado Federal e da Câmara dos Deputados. A cúpula menor, voltada para baixo, abriga o Plenário do Senado Federal. A cúpula maior, voltada para cima, abriga o Plenário da Câmara dos Deputados. Atrás do edifício principal e entre as duas cúpulas se encontram duas torres de 28 andares: uma delas pertence à Câmara e a outra ao Senado.

  • 5/5 DaliDaki O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Walter G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place .wonderful (Original) Um lugar lindo .maravilhoso

  • 5/5 Tom P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Modernist icon

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting architecture

  • 5/5 Worathuntawan L. 1 year ago on Google
    I get hacker!!!! Can u help me!!!! I live in Thailand..but I get hacker stole my data all my phone!!! Help me!!!

  • 5/5 Saroar Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit it if u come Brasilia

  • 5/5 Kairala K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a unique experience ... when everything goes back to normal, it is worth a visit. (Original) É uma experiência única... quando tudo voltar ao normal, é uma visita que vale a pena.

  • 2/5 Maria A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bom

  • 5/5 Carlos A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Bonito

  • 5/5 Joao C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is really fantastic tourist spot in Brasilia 🇧🇷🙋🏽‍🙋🏽️ (Original) Este e realmente fantástico ponto Turístico de Brasília 🇧🇷🙋🏽‍♂️

  • 5/5 Joe E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enjoy the sunrise or sunset on the lawn of the National Congress (Original) Curtir o nascer ou o por do sol no gramado do Congresso Nacional

  • 5/5 Geovana B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an architecturally wonderful place (Original) É um lugar arquitetonicamente maravilhoso

  • 5/5 Leonardo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful architecture. Too bad that Brazilian politics is worthless! (Original) Arquitetura muito bonita. Pena que a política do Brasil não vale nada!

  • 5/5 edilberto q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Ótima

  • 1/5 thiago t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are guys who are not very good (Original) Tem uma galera lá que não é muito boa

  • 4/5 Marcia Oliveira e D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The process is very time consuming (Original) Muito moroso o processo

  • 5/5 manoel alves de sousa j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good, I really liked it ... (Original) Muito bom, gostei muito...

  • 5/5 Cip4er 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) it's quite far, but I managed to get there .. traffic jams occur more at night (Original) é bem longe, mas consegui chegar.. os engarrafamentos ocorrem mais de noite

  • 4/5 Tércio S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) New knowledge, new challenges. (Original) Novos conhecimentos, novos desafios.

  • 5/5 caio v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It could favor the population, but the war of interests reverses what would be progress! (Original) Poderia favorecer a população, mas a guerra de interesses retrocede o que seria progresso!

  • 5/5 Aline R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too beautiful. (Original) Lindo demais.

  • 4/5 Carlos M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Ótimo

  • 5/5 Leo 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Architecturally it's amazing! (Original) Arquitetônicamente é incrível!

  • 5/5 nilton v. 3 years ago on Google
    Show

  • 5/5 Fernando Sousa V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has several beautiful places for the general public to visit. Lately closed for visitation during the pandemic. (Original) Possui vários lugares bonitos para visitação do público em geral. Ultimamente fechado para visitação durante a pandemia.

  • 5/5 JORGE S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for those who like politics, and go to sights. (Original) Ótimo lugar pra quem gosta de política, e frequentar pontos turísticos.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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