Monumental Axis, central avenue in Brasilia, Brazil
Monumental Axis is a wide avenue running through Plano Piloto as the city's main thoroughfare. It connects key areas and is lined with contemporary buildings that shape the urban landscape.
The axis was conceived in the 1960s as the central element of Oscar Niemeyer's master plan for the city. It was designed to organize the government functions of the newly founded capital.
You can explore the avenue on foot or by car, and it is easily accessible with good signage. The width of the street provides plenty of space and several routes to reach different areas.
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