Monumental Axis
Paths outward
- Location
- Brasília, Brazil
- Typology
- Culture
- Materials
- Ceramic, Concrete, Earth, Glass, Marble, Metal cladding
- Context
- Modernism, Brazilian Modernism
- Map
- Open location
The Monumental Axis is the central and main avenue in Brasília's city design. The avenue begins on the National Congress of Brazil building and is considered part of the DF-002 road. Its first section is known as "Ministries Esplanade", as it is surrounded the buildings of government ministries. Many important government buildings, monuments, and memorials are located on the Monumental Axis.
