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Memorial JK
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The JK Memorial is a mausoleum, presidential memorial and museum dedicated to Juscelino Kubitschek, the 21st President of Brazil and the founder of Brasília, capital city of Brazil since 1960. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the memorial is located in the Monumental Axis in Brasília.
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Zona Cívico-Administrativa Em frente ao Memorial JK, Brasília - DF, 70070-300, Brazil
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Memorial JK

Eixo Monumental - Lado Oeste - Praça do Cruzeiro, Brasília - DF, 70070-300, Brazil
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The JK Memorial is a mausoleum, presidential memorial and museum dedicated to Juscelino Kubitschek, the 21st President of Brazil and the founder of Brasília, capital city of Brazil since 1960. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the memorial is located in the Monumental Axis in Brasília.

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attractions: Memorial of Indigenous Peoples, Buriti Square, restaurants: Batata Doce Restaurante & Café, Don Bistrô Sudoeste, daHORA - SIG, Restaurante Sabor do Nordeste, Oficina Restaurante e Lanchonete, Gaúchos assados e grelhados!, Restaurante Escola SENAC - MPDFT, Baita Xis Gaúcho, The King Artesanal
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Buriti Square

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Among the bold landmarks that line Brasília’s Monumental Axis, the JK Memorial stands apart - not for its grandeur, but for its quiet pristine restraint. Low-slung, streamlined and earthbound, the mausoleum seems to melt into the landscape, as if trying to disappear. Only a single, slender columnar sculpture rises skyward, crowned by a modest statue of the late president. The highly experiential subterranean entranceway is a masterful stroke in design. If the architecture is meant to evoke reverence, reflection, and solemn nobility, then it succeeds with quiet brilliance - this points in no small way to the genius of the designer; Oscar Niemeyer.

Surely one of the lesser-known works in Niemeyer’s grand oeuvre, yet no less arresting or profound. We arrived in the soft hush of early morning, short on reais for the entrance fee—but with a generous nod, they waved us in, our guide vowing to return later and settle the score.

Inside, we were caught off guard by the near-darkness. The illumination was spare, almost reverent. As our eyes slowly adjusted, the exhibits began to emerge—quietly, deliberately. The life and legacy of Juscelino Kubitschek unfolded in carefully curated chapters: his childhood and family, his education and military formation, his path through medicine and, eventually, into the arena of politics.

There was a quiet dignity to the presentation. No chest-thumping, no gaudy celebration—just a solemn, elegant tribute to a complex man and the nation he...

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5.0
41w

As part of an amazing weekend in Brasilia visiting friends who are teaching here, we toured the Memorial JK. Will confess I knew nothing about Juscelino Kubitschek and his role in developing Brasilia. The memorial is worth the time. I left in awe of his vision and inspired by his wife Sarah, who I have to say, was the perfect first lady and all-around badass. Take the time to wander through, look through his library and see if you can find the works of Shelley as well as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The docents are knowledgeable and helpful and the memorial is laid out well and uses Portuguese, English and Braille to describe the exhibits. I left wanting to know more about these two iconic people who shaped modern-day Brazil, sometimes under dangerous circumstances. We visited on Sunday and admission was free but it would have been worth...

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5.0
51w

Memorial JK: Uma Homenagem ao Visionário de Brasília

O Memorial JK é um dos monumentos mais emblemáticos de Brasília, dedicado a preservar a memória e o legado de Juscelino Kubitschek, o presidente responsável pela criação da capital federal. Localizado no Eixo Monumental, o memorial é um marco histórico e cultural que atrai visitantes do Brasil e do mundo, fascinados pela história e pela arquitetura do local.

Projetado por Oscar Niemeyer e inaugurado em 1981, o Memorial JK é uma obra que combina grandiosidade e simbolismo. Sua arquitetura imponente reflete a visão futurista de Juscelino, enquanto os elementos internos contam a história de um dos períodos mais marcantes da história brasileira. Logo na entrada, destaca-se a escultura de JK erguida sobre um pedestal de 28 metros, representando sua conexão eterna com Brasília e sua visão de progresso.

O interior do memorial é um verdadeiro mergulho na trajetória de Juscelino. O acervo reúne objetos pessoais, fotos, documentos e peças históricas que retratam sua vida, desde a infância em Diamantina (MG) até seu papel como estadista e idealizador de Brasília. Um dos espaços mais emocionantes é a câmara mortuária, onde repousam os restos mortais de JK, sob um ambiente que convida à reflexão e à homenagem.

Além de sua importância histórica, o Memorial JK também é um espaço cultural ativo. Exposições temporárias, palestras e eventos são realizados regularmente, enriquecendo a experiência dos visitantes e reforçando o papel do memorial como um ponto de encontro entre passado e presente.

Os jardins ao redor do monumento, projetados por Burle Marx, completam a experiência com sua beleza natural, criando um ambiente que convida à contemplação. A localização estratégica, ao lado de outros marcos importantes como o Memorial dos Povos Indígenas e o Complexo Cultural da República, torna o Memorial JK uma parada obrigatória para quem deseja entender a história e a essência de Brasília.

Visitar o Memorial JK é mais do que uma aula de história; é uma oportunidade de refletir sobre o impacto de Juscelino Kubitschek na construção do Brasil moderno e de se inspirar com sua visão de um futuro marcado por...

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Among the bold landmarks that line Brasília’s Monumental Axis, the JK Memorial stands apart - not for its grandeur, but for its quiet pristine restraint. Low-slung, streamlined and earthbound, the mausoleum seems to melt into the landscape, as if trying to disappear. Only a single, slender columnar sculpture rises skyward, crowned by a modest statue of the late president. The highly experiential subterranean entranceway is a masterful stroke in design. If the architecture is meant to evoke reverence, reflection, and solemn nobility, then it succeeds with quiet brilliance - this points in no small way to the genius of the designer; Oscar Niemeyer. Surely one of the lesser-known works in Niemeyer’s grand oeuvre, yet no less arresting or profound. We arrived in the soft hush of early morning, short on reais for the entrance fee—but with a generous nod, they waved us in, our guide vowing to return later and settle the score. Inside, we were caught off guard by the near-darkness. The illumination was spare, almost reverent. As our eyes slowly adjusted, the exhibits began to emerge—quietly, deliberately. The life and legacy of Juscelino Kubitschek unfolded in carefully curated chapters: his childhood and family, his education and military formation, his path through medicine and, eventually, into the arena of politics. There was a quiet dignity to the presentation. No chest-thumping, no gaudy celebration—just a solemn, elegant tribute to a complex man and the nation he helped to shape.
Rivkah SassRivkah Sass
As part of an amazing weekend in Brasilia visiting friends who are teaching here, we toured the Memorial JK. Will confess I knew nothing about Juscelino Kubitschek and his role in developing Brasilia. The memorial is worth the time. I left in awe of his vision and inspired by his wife Sarah, who I have to say, was the perfect first lady and all-around badass. Take the time to wander through, look through his library and see if you can find the works of Shelley as well as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The docents are knowledgeable and helpful and the memorial is laid out well and uses Portuguese, English and Braille to describe the exhibits. I left wanting to know more about these two iconic people who shaped modern-day Brazil, sometimes under dangerous circumstances. We visited on Sunday and admission was free but it would have been worth the 10 real!
ESCOLA CISNEESCOLA CISNE
A Escola do Cisne visitou o Memorial JK, localizado em um dos pontos mais altos de Brasilia, o Memorial JK . que foi projetado por Oscar Niemeyer, inaugurado em 12 de setembro de 1981 e dedicado ao ex-presidente brasileiro Juscelino Kubitschek fundador da cidade de Brasília. No local, encontram-se o corpo de JK, diversos pertences, como sua biblioteca pessoal, e fotos tanto dele como de sua esposa Sarah. Apresenta obras projetadas por Athos Bulcão em sua área externa, um vitral desenhado pela artista Marianne Peretti sobre a câmara mortuária e uma escultura de 4,5 metros de autoria de Honório Peçanha. O Memorial JK é um museu, mausoléu e centro cultural brasileiro construído para homenagear o 21º presidente do Brasil, Juscelino Kubistchek de Oliveira. Ele está localizado no canteiro central do Eixo Monumental, em Brasília, na Zona Cívico-Administrativa, na Praça do Cruzeiro, a região mais alta do Plano Piloto. O projeto do Memorial foi do arquiteto Oscar Niemeyer, responsável pelos principais prédios da capital brasileira, a pedido da viúva de Juscelino e ex-primeira-dama Sarah Kubitschek.[1] A neta de Juscelino e Sarah, Anna Christina Kubitschek Barbará Pereira, é a atual diretora da Sociedade Civil Memorial Juscelino Kubitschek, que gere o Memorial JK.[ Em seu interior os visitantes podem ver fotos e objetos da vida de Juscelino e Sarah, como a faixa presidencial e as roupas usadas por eles na posse, além do túmulo do ex-presidente. Obras de artistas como Athos Bulcão e Marianne Peretti complementam o ambiente interno do memorial.No exterior do memorial fica aquela que possivelmente é a mais famosa estátua de Juscelino, feita por Honório Peçanha, que se ergue em um pedestal a quase trinta metros do solo. A ideia do formato e do pedestal foi concebida por Niemeyer, que teria sido inspirada no símbolo do comunismo - o que sempre foi negado por ele, mas gerou certa polêmica antes de sua instalação. O prédio, visto de fora, é um bloco de mármore branco com poucas aberturas. O local fica aberto de terça a domingo, entre 9 e 18 horas.
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Among the bold landmarks that line Brasília’s Monumental Axis, the JK Memorial stands apart - not for its grandeur, but for its quiet pristine restraint. Low-slung, streamlined and earthbound, the mausoleum seems to melt into the landscape, as if trying to disappear. Only a single, slender columnar sculpture rises skyward, crowned by a modest statue of the late president. The highly experiential subterranean entranceway is a masterful stroke in design. If the architecture is meant to evoke reverence, reflection, and solemn nobility, then it succeeds with quiet brilliance - this points in no small way to the genius of the designer; Oscar Niemeyer. Surely one of the lesser-known works in Niemeyer’s grand oeuvre, yet no less arresting or profound. We arrived in the soft hush of early morning, short on reais for the entrance fee—but with a generous nod, they waved us in, our guide vowing to return later and settle the score. Inside, we were caught off guard by the near-darkness. The illumination was spare, almost reverent. As our eyes slowly adjusted, the exhibits began to emerge—quietly, deliberately. The life and legacy of Juscelino Kubitschek unfolded in carefully curated chapters: his childhood and family, his education and military formation, his path through medicine and, eventually, into the arena of politics. There was a quiet dignity to the presentation. No chest-thumping, no gaudy celebration—just a solemn, elegant tribute to a complex man and the nation he helped to shape.
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As part of an amazing weekend in Brasilia visiting friends who are teaching here, we toured the Memorial JK. Will confess I knew nothing about Juscelino Kubitschek and his role in developing Brasilia. The memorial is worth the time. I left in awe of his vision and inspired by his wife Sarah, who I have to say, was the perfect first lady and all-around badass. Take the time to wander through, look through his library and see if you can find the works of Shelley as well as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The docents are knowledgeable and helpful and the memorial is laid out well and uses Portuguese, English and Braille to describe the exhibits. I left wanting to know more about these two iconic people who shaped modern-day Brazil, sometimes under dangerous circumstances. We visited on Sunday and admission was free but it would have been worth the 10 real!
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A Escola do Cisne visitou o Memorial JK, localizado em um dos pontos mais altos de Brasilia, o Memorial JK . que foi projetado por Oscar Niemeyer, inaugurado em 12 de setembro de 1981 e dedicado ao ex-presidente brasileiro Juscelino Kubitschek fundador da cidade de Brasília. No local, encontram-se o corpo de JK, diversos pertences, como sua biblioteca pessoal, e fotos tanto dele como de sua esposa Sarah. Apresenta obras projetadas por Athos Bulcão em sua área externa, um vitral desenhado pela artista Marianne Peretti sobre a câmara mortuária e uma escultura de 4,5 metros de autoria de Honório Peçanha. O Memorial JK é um museu, mausoléu e centro cultural brasileiro construído para homenagear o 21º presidente do Brasil, Juscelino Kubistchek de Oliveira. Ele está localizado no canteiro central do Eixo Monumental, em Brasília, na Zona Cívico-Administrativa, na Praça do Cruzeiro, a região mais alta do Plano Piloto. O projeto do Memorial foi do arquiteto Oscar Niemeyer, responsável pelos principais prédios da capital brasileira, a pedido da viúva de Juscelino e ex-primeira-dama Sarah Kubitschek.[1] A neta de Juscelino e Sarah, Anna Christina Kubitschek Barbará Pereira, é a atual diretora da Sociedade Civil Memorial Juscelino Kubitschek, que gere o Memorial JK.[ Em seu interior os visitantes podem ver fotos e objetos da vida de Juscelino e Sarah, como a faixa presidencial e as roupas usadas por eles na posse, além do túmulo do ex-presidente. Obras de artistas como Athos Bulcão e Marianne Peretti complementam o ambiente interno do memorial.No exterior do memorial fica aquela que possivelmente é a mais famosa estátua de Juscelino, feita por Honório Peçanha, que se ergue em um pedestal a quase trinta metros do solo. A ideia do formato e do pedestal foi concebida por Niemeyer, que teria sido inspirada no símbolo do comunismo - o que sempre foi negado por ele, mas gerou certa polêmica antes de sua instalação. O prédio, visto de fora, é um bloco de mármore branco com poucas aberturas. O local fica aberto de terça a domingo, entre 9 e 18 horas.
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