10 curiosities about Brasília

The capital of Brazil was thoroughly planned before its construction and had some interesting facts about its structure, titles and records, even in the Guinness Book. Image by Unsplash A city in a square (Federal District) is in the middle of the map. This is where the capital of the most colourful country in the world is. Brasília was planned with the well-being of residents and visitors in mind, with wide streets and trees everywhere. Freedom, fresh air and the beauties of the cerrado, welcome to Brasilia! 1 Brasilia was inaugurated in 1960 by former President Juscelino Kubitschek. 2 Its 'drawing' is in the shape of an aeroplane. 3 Brasilia does not have corners. 4 Streets and avenues meet in the so-called 'tesourinhas', which remembers a scissor. Image by Unsplash 5 Their addresses are formed by num...