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Which branches of Brazil’s government are represented around the Square of Three Powers?

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Map of Brazil and its surrounding countries in South America, with the capital city Brasilia marked near the center of Brazil. Neighboring countries and major bodies of water, including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, are labeled. — Brasília Brasília, Brazil

The Square of Three Powers (Praça dos Três Poderes) in Brasília serves as the conceptual heart of the city and represents the three branches of the Brazilian government through its iconic architecture. The branches represented are:1

Executive: Housed in the Planalto Palace, which serves as the office of the president.1
Legislative: Represented by the Congressional Palace, which contains the meeting places for the National Congress—the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.12
Judicial: Represented by the Palace of the Supreme Court, which houses the Supreme Federal Court, the highest court in Brazil.13