Memorial JK | |
Established | 1981 |
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Location | Zona Cívico-Administrativa, Eixo Monumental, Brasília |
Coordinates | 15°47′03″S 47°54′56″W / 15.7842063°S 47.9155431°W |
Type | Museum, memorial, mausoleum |
Architect | Oscar Niemeyer |
Website | memorialjk |
The JK Memorial is a Brazilian mausoleum, presidential memorial and cultural center dedicated to Juscelino Kubitschek (1902–1976), the 21st President of Brazil and the founder of Brasília, capital city of Brazil since 1960. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the memorial is located in the Monumental Axis in Brasília. It is the final resting place of President Kubitschek.[1] The Memorial was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, responsible for the main buildings of the Brazilia, at the request of Juscelino's widow and former First Lady Sarah Kubitschek.[2][3]