Quartel General do Exército Brasileiro, Military headquarters in Brasília, Brazil.
The Quartel General do Exército Brasileiro is the headquarters of the Brazilian Army located in Brasília's Military Sector as a large institutional complex. The facility houses residential areas for military personnel, administrative offices, and recreational spaces spread across its organized layout.
The headquarters was designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1973 as part of Brasília's development as the new capital. The complex reflects the modernist approach to urban planning with purpose-built military and residential infrastructure.
The Guararapes Hall, inaugurated in 1997, contains a reproduction of the Battle of Guararapes painting, representing the Brazilian Army's foundation.
The complex is located in the Military Sector and visible from certain vantage points, though access to some areas is restricted for security reasons. Visitors should inquire beforehand about possible tours and understand that many sections are off-limits to the public.
A notable feature is the Praça dos Cristais, a green space within the complex designed by landscape architect Burle Marx using native plant species. This area offers a quieter perspective on the otherwise regimented military environment.
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