Washington DC - Sights

The Lincoln Memorial (below), designed in the style of a Greek Temple, is sited impressively at the end of the mall.

Did you know: The Lincoln Memorial has 36 marble columns, representing the States of the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death. The names of 48 States, at the date of the completion of the memorial in 1922, are carved on the walls. Alaska and Hawaii are represented with an inscription on the terrace leading up to the memorial.

Erected in memory of the first President of the United States, the distinctive Washington Monument (right) is one of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Completed in 1884, the tapered column, faced with white marble, stands just over 555 ft. Upon its completion, the monument was the world’s tallest structure. It’s still the tallest in Washington. Inside, an elevator takes you to the top for a bird’s-eye-view of the city.

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Washington’s most coveted address – 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

One of the most famous sights in Washington is the White House (left) – the official residence of every American President except George Washington.

To many Americans, the magnificent Capitol building (right) is the very heart of America, for it is here that decisions are made by the Senate and the House of Representatives. Beneath its magnificent dome, the day-to-day business of American democracy takes place. For many, the Capitol is the city’s most impressive work of architecture. The allegorical figure on the top of the dome is Freedom.

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The National Archives (below left) house America’s most valuable and historical documents. The most highly prized of all the documents are the originals of the Declaration of Independence (featured in the Hollywood movie National Treasure), the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

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The National Air and Space Museum (above right) is part of the Smithsonian Institution and houses a fascinating collection of historic and technically significant aircraft, spacecraft, rockets, missiles and memorabilia. Highlights of our visit include seeing the original Wright 1903 Flyer as well as touching a slice of moon rock collected by Apollo 17 astronauts.

Washington’s National Gallery of Art (below) houses many beautiful paintings by world-famous artists, such as Botticelli, Renoir, Raphael, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Da Vinci, Vermeer, Degas and many more.

Source: Washington – A Picture Book to Remember Her By (1978)