Brasilia, situated in the Brazilian Federal District is the Capital City  of Brazil. This is a “planned city” that was built between 1956 and 1960 the year it officially replaced Rio de Janeiro as the Country’s capital city.

The planned nature of the city may have somehow affected its life and resulted in what is commonly referred to as a “rigid city”. Brasilia can not be compared to other Brazilian cities such as Rio or Sao Paulo in terms of vibrancy.

For such a young city, there is not much in terms of history and unique culture, most of its current adult residents were not born here and migrated mainly for economic opportunities, as diplomats and government officials and employees.

Brasilia however is home to a number of religious communities and impressive architecture which are the major tourist attractions here.
Popular places to visit include: the twin towers of the National Congress building, the University of Peace, Valley of the Dawn and the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.

Crime rates in this city are considerably lower than other Brazilian Cities. There is also a well developed transport network which consists of road and an underground railway line.