The Complexo Cultural da República (Portuguese for "Cultural Complex of the Republic") is a cultural center located along the Eixo Monumental, in the city of

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. It is formed by the National Library of Brasília and the National Museum of the Republic. Both buildings were designed by

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-winning Brazilian architect

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and inaugurated in 2006.

National Library

The National Library of Brasília ("Biblioteca Nacional de Brasília" in

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) occupies an area of , consisting of reading and study rooms,

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and a collection of over 500,000 items.

National Museum of the Republic

The National Museum of the Republic ("Museu Nacional Honestino Guimarães" in

), consists of a

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area, two 780-seat auditoriums, and a

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. The space is covered with a dome with ramps leading to the entrance. The building is mainly used to display temporary art exhibits.

Gallery

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National Library

National Museum of the Republic

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