Washington DC things to do
Lincoln Memorial
Arguably the most inspiring monument in Washington DC, the Lincoln Memorial features a 19-foot high sculpture of the USA's 16th President Abraham Lincoln made from 28 pieces of Georgian marble. The words of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address can be seen on the northern wall, while another engraving marks the spot of Martin Luther King Jr's 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the city's premier cultural attraction, due in large part to the building itself. Constructed in 1928 of Minnesota dolomite and based on Ancient Greek temples, it houses a collection of Asian art, Renaissance masterpieces, Post-Impressionist pieces, and modern works by the likes of Picasso, Duchamp, and Matisse.
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol has been the legislative branch of American government since 1800, where 435 members of the Lower House of Representatives and 100 members of the Upper Senate met to write the country's laws. Not only is the US Capitol the city's most impressive work of architecture, but it also displays art and artefacts from American history.
Washington Monument
Measuring nearly 170 metres high and made of 36,000 blocks of stone, the Washington Monument provides superb views over most of the District of Columbia as well as parts of Maryland and Virginia. The elevator to the top, which today takes just 70 seconds, was once powered by steam and took much longer reach the top.
Barnes Foundation
Philanthropist Dr Albert C Barnes embodied Philadelphia's civic pride when he built this astounding collection of art available to the public. The Barnes Foundation, which includes 81 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, seven Van Goghs, and six Seurats, is a faithful reproduction of his original mansion with each work of art hung according to his vision.
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