8.5 – Brasilia, creative city

Besides the title of World Heritage Site, Brasilia received, in 2017, the title of Creative City, making official its membership in the international network of the UNESCO 180 creative cities, those that invest in creativity as a strategic vector in sustainable urban development, strengthening local vocations, decentralizing and diversifying the economy and empowering innovation. With this title, Brasilia becomes part of the 8 city Brazilian network: Belém, Florianópolis and Paraty in gastronomy; Brasília and Curitiba in design; Salvador in music, Santos in movies and João Pessoa in art and pop culture.