Goiânia, Modern capital in central Brazil
Goiânia stands as the capital of Goiás state, situated in the Brazilian Highlands at 749 meters elevation within the Meia Ponte River valley.
The state government commissioned the construction of Goiânia in 1933 to replace the former capital city of Goiás, with official inauguration taking place in 1942.
The Federal University of Goiás and Catholic University contribute to the educational landscape, while art deco buildings from the 1940s represent the architectural heritage.
The city connects to major Brazilian centers through an extensive network of highways, railways, and an international airport, serving as a transportation hub.
Goiânia maintains the highest ratio of green spaces per inhabitant among Brazilian cities, featuring numerous parks and environmental preservation areas.
Location: Goiás
Inception: October 24, 1933
Elevation above the sea: 749 m
Part of: Goiânia
Shares border with: Abadia de Goiás, Aparecida de Goiânia, Santo Antônio de Goiás, Hidrolândia, Aragoiânia, Bonfinópolis, Goianápolis, Goianira, Nerópolis, Senador Canedo, Trindade
Website: http://goiania.go.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -16.68056,-49.25639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:06
Estádio da Serrinha
3.4 km
Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico
1.3 km
Monumento às Três Raças
37 m
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
97.5 km
Praça Cívica
4 m
Estádio Annibal Batista de Toledo
15.6 km
Teatro Goiânia
707 m
Palácio Pedro Ludovico
162 m
Museu de Arte de Goiânia
658 m
Lago das Rosas
1.9 km
Grande Hotel de Goiânia
569 m
Historic center of Pirenópolis
97.5 km
Church of Our Lord of Bonfim
97.8 km
Church of Our Lady of Carmo
97.8 km
Museu Zoroastro Artiaga
155 m
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park
20.4 km
House of the Babilónia Estate
77 km
Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral, Goiânia
343 m
Museu Pedro Ludovico Teixeira
297 m
Casa de Câmara e Cadeia
97.8 km
Capela Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
96.9 km
Fórum
816 m
Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
69.6 km
Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Maria
1.1 km
Fontes Luminosas
90 m
Latif Sebba Viaduct
1.3 km
Prédio da Justiça Federal
484 m
Coreto
20 mReviews
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