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Discover Brasília's Praça dos Cristais: a modernist landscape featuring crystal-like sculptures, serene gardens, and captivating reflections.

Praça dos Cristais (Crystal Square) in Brasília is a modernist landscape masterpiece designed by Roberto Burle Marx, featuring geometric concrete sculptures that mimic natural crystals and a large reflecting pool. It offers a serene escape in the city's heart, hosting cultural events and showcasing native Cerrado vegetation.

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Praça Duque de Caxias, SMU - Brasília, DF
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Getting there

Public Transport

From the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto bus terminal in the city center, take a bus heading towards 'SMU' or 'Praça Duque de Caxias'. Buses are frequent, arriving every 10-15 minutes, and the journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. Disembark at the 'Praça Duque de Caxias' stop, a short walk from Praça dos Cristais. A one-way bus ticket costs around R$5.54.

Taxi/Ride-sharing

Use a ride-sharing service like Uber or 99 and enter 'Praça Duque de Caxias, SMU - Brasília, DF' as the destination. The ride takes approximately 15-25 minutes from central locations, depending on traffic. Expect to pay between R$30 and R$50. Drop-off will be very close to the plaza.

Walking

If you are nearby, Praça dos Cristais is accessible by foot. From a major landmark like Palácio da Alvorada, head south towards Praça Duque de Caxias. Follow the pathways; signs will direct you to Praça dos Cristais. The walk should take around 20-30 minutes.

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Praça dos Cristais, also known as Praça Cívica, is located in Brasília's Setor Militar Urbano. Inaugurated in 1970, this 102,000 square meter plaza was designed by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx and his assistant Haruyoshi Ono, drawing inspiration from the rock crystals of Cristalina, Goiás. The park's design incorporates concrete sculptures resembling crystals, a large reflecting pool, and gardens originally featuring 53 plant species native to the Cerrado biome.The plaza serves as a cultural hub, hosting events and exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls, admire the unique architecture, and appreciate the blend of nature and urban development. The reflecting pool and illuminated crystals create a mesmerizing ambiance, especially in the evening. While offering benches for visitors, these were not part of the original design.Praça dos Cristais provides a tranquil retreat from the bustling city, embodying Brasília's modernist ethos and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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