Praça Cívica, Central square in Goiânia, Brazil.
Praça Cívica is a large central square in Goiânia featuring government buildings, fountains, a bandstand, and seating areas arranged within a carefully planned layout. The space is surrounded by various institutions housed in buildings that date from the city's founding, including museums and cultural centers.
The square emerged in the 1930s when Goiânia was built as a planned modernist city designed according to specific architectural principles. Many of its buildings and structures date from this founding period and continue to shape how the place looks and functions today.
The square takes its name from the civic ideals that shaped Goiania's founding, with buildings and spaces designed to reflect public life and shared values. Today visitors can see how people gather here and how the museums and cultural centers inside the buildings tell stories important to the region.
The square is open to visitors during the day and works well for walking, exploring the buildings, or sitting in the various seating areas. Keep in mind that the museums and cultural centers housed in the surrounding buildings have their own opening hours.
Twelve of the buildings surrounding the square were added to Brazil's national heritage list in 2002, receiving special protection status. This recognition highlights how important this location is considered for preserving the country's architectural history.
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