Monumental Axis

The Monumental Axis is the central and main avenue in Brasília's city design. The avenue begins on the National Congress of Brazil building and is considered part of the DF-002 road. Its first section is known as "Ministries Esplanade", as it is surrounded by ministries buildings. Many important government buildings, monuments and memorials are located on the Monumental Axis.

It is 16 kilometers long, beginning at the Rodoferroviária de Brasília, and ending at the Praça dos Três Poderes. It was created by Lúcio Costa during the construction of Brasília's Plano Piloto, connecting with the Highway Axis at the Pilot Plan Bus Station.A common urban legend persists that the Monumental Axis is the widest road in the world, where " cars can drive side by side". This is untrue, as the road consists of two avenues with six lanes on either side; a total of twelve lanes.