Pier 21

Brasília


This mall has a large concentration of restaurants, cinema, bars and nightclubs, but very few actual stores. Very popular with the young and well-off.


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Nearby Brasília attractions

1. Caixa Cultural

1.19 MILES

This bank-run cultural center has several galleries devoted to temporary exhibitions, a sculpture garden, a cafe and theater. The lobby of the main bank…

2. Museu de Valores

1.25 MILES

Numismatists will be interested in visiting this museum in the central bank HQ. A detailed history of Brazilian coins and banknotes – try keeping track of…

3. Palácio do Itamaraty

1.32 MILES

Palácio do Itamaraty is home to the Foreign Ministry and one of Brasília's most impressive buildings – a series of concrete arches towering over Burle…

4. Catedral Metropolitana

1.38 MILES

The 16 curved ribs rising to the crown of the iconic exterior coupled with the light-filled circular interior, which sits under a dome of wavy stained…

5. Museu Nacional

1.46 MILES

This landmark white dome, gleaming in the sun, was opened to the public on the 100th birthday of architect Oscar Niemeyer. The inside is softer in grays…

6. Congresso Nacional

1.47 MILES

Featuring photogenic roof ‘dishes’ and twin towers, the Congresso Nacional has one of the more interesting interiors in the city. In addition to the color…

7. Espaço Lúcio Costa

1.48 MILES

Down a concealed flight of steps on the praça itself is this museum to the man who designed Brasília. Inside you will find a 170-sq-meter scale map of the…

8. Museu da Cidade

1.49 MILES

Above the bust of Juscelino Kubitschek on the Praça dos Três Poderes is this mausoleum-like rectangular exhibition hall, only of interest if you read…