Itamaraty Palace
Good to know
- Best time to go
- May–September
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The seat of Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this modernist palace was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1970 on the Esplanade of Ministries. Its most recognized feature is a block wrapped in a colonnade of slender concrete arches that seem to float above a reflecting pool dotted with tropical plants. Inside, a sweeping open staircase without visible supports rises through a hall of Brazilian modern art and antique furniture. Guided tours pass ceremonial reception rooms and a rooftop garden landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx.
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