Articles tagged with: Brasília
Communist Niemeyer’s churches
Centenarian Oscar Niemeyer, the internationally acclaimed architect, just published a book with photos of the 16 gorgeous churches and chapels he conceived. A historic communist – who designed the headquarters of the French Communist Party …
Brazil essentials: 18 Unesco World Heritage sites you must visit
This is the ultimate list of must-see Brazilian sites, the 18 historic towns and natural wonders that were included by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. It …
Brazil explained in 100 images (Part 7)
[UPDADE] – You have the option of seeing all the 100 images in only one post. Click here.
Enjoy this tour of 150 years of Brazilian history through photography and other iconography. Ten Fridays, ten pictures …
Brasília, half a century later
The most graphic city in the world becomes middle aged today. Fifty years later, Brasília’s curves, ramps, wide avenues and huge open spaces keep their freshness.
Conceived by architect Oscar Niemeyer and urbanist Lúcio Costa to host …
Niemeyer at 102
Oscar Niemeyer, the centenary Brazilian architect that gained world fame for his sculptural reinforced concrete buildings, is still producing in an almost compulsive rhythm.
His signature is everywhere – not only in Brasília, the country’s capital …
