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The National Museum  
   

The National Museum

Shaped like the planet Jupiter, it is an unusual building with external and internal platforms leading to the different levels inside.
Brasilia - last day

September 27th 2007
Wed.26th Sept: Domestic morning - laundry etc. 'Had a snack lunch and set off for the National Museum - looks like the planet Jupiter from the outside and very spacious interior. However not set out like a museum as we know it. The walls were lined with modern art - mainly scenes of the city, with a few 3D modern sculptures from the Stations of the Cross - no other historic exhibits! 'Went from ... read more
South America » Brazil » Distrito Federal » Brasília

Brazilian Flag Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more
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