Three+Power+Plaza

History

 * =====** It was named after its surroundings being the three governmental powers of Brazil : the Executive,represented by the office, the Legislative, represented by the National Congress, and the Judiciary, represented by the Federal Supreme Court. **=====
 * =====** The plaza was designed by Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, is has now become a tourist attraction. **=====
 * =====** The Three Power Plaza was built in honor to a Brazilian president, Tancredo Neves. It was built for him, but also Brazil's commitment to democracy and freedom. **=====

Characteristics

 * =====** Is full of unique sculptures. **=====
 * =====** a unique characteristic is that it has the biggest continuosly flying flag in the world. It measure 70 by 100 meters. The flag represents all the states of Brazil. **=====
 * =====** The three buildings refer to the 3 powers of democracy. these are the National Congress, National Parliament and the Supreme Federal Court. **=====
 * =====** It is surrounded by the Historical Museum of Brasilia and the Pantheon of Freedom. **=====

People and places.

 * =====** Was built in honor of Tancredo Neves, the first president after the end of Brazil's military rule in 1985. **=====
 * =====** The area of the plaza is full of sculptures celebrated the architect, Oscar Niemeyer, as well as other artists, Niemeyer's piece is called Pombal. **=====

Renovations

 * =====** At the begining of the plaza, just behind the building of the Congress is the Museum of the Foundation of Brasilia as the only added element to the whole project from the begining. **=====

Floor Plan

 * FLOOR PLAN NOT FOUNDED **

Illustrations
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Links
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= By: = __//** 1st course A **//__
 * ** Andrea Lopez **
 * ** Nathalie Guerra **
 * ** Julieta Cruz **