by Alex Bruni on 04 11 13

Washington DC is the capital of the United States and the most impressive and unforgettable historical destination in the country. Get in touch with the remarkable American history and culture by visiting and exploring the city from closer. There is so much to experience and to see in DC that it is worth it to plan a longer trip to the capital to make the most of your time. There are many ways to explore the city and countless places to go to.

 

Trolley Tours Washington DC

Trolley Tours Washington DC

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by Alex Bruni on 03 14 13

The oldest art museum in Washington D.C. the country’s elegant capital city is the Corcoran Gallery, founded by financier William Wilson Corcoran in 1869. Now part of the Smithsonian, its collection runs the gamut, from works by 19th-century greats like Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent to modern and contemporary artists such as Walker Evans, Man Ray, Edward Hopper and Jacob Lawrence.

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art

 

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by admin on 01 21 13

The seat of American government is also a beautiful city, a celebration in marble and stone of the ideals on which democracy was founded. Though laid out roughly according to the original 1791 plan by French military engineer Pierre-Charles L’Enfant, the city has changed considerably over the years. Even its centrepiece National Mall—a majestic two-mile greensward running west from the Capitol Building, lined with some of the nation’s most important monuments and civic and cultural institutions—didn’t assume its current form until the early 20th century.

 

National Mall Washington DC

National Mall Washington DC

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by Alex Bruni on 07 25 12

Located at the east end of the National Mall, the Capitol Building was one of the first structures conceived by city planner Pierre L’Enfant, who noted that Jenkins Hill, which rose 88 feet above the level of the Potomac, was “a pedestal waiting for a monument”. Picking the location was easy, but building the monument wasn’t.

 

US Capitol Building

US Capitol Building

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by Alex Bruni on 05 23 12

When you are visiting Washington DC you should not forget to visit the National Zoo of Washington along with your family.

The National Zoo is one of the most exquisite places in the world where you can find a wide range of the wild life. It contains species that are very rare and even near extinct in the world. Due to this reason it is playing a great role in protecting the endangered species. Small children in the family enjoy a lot and learn from their trip and thus it is always great to take them along. The zoo also has a walking/ and jogging track where you can enjoy the cool breeze of the morning as well as mesmerize by the beauty of natural Fauna.

 

Washington National Zoo

Washington National Zoo

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by Alex Bruni on 05 16 12

The grassy Ellipse, north of the Washington Monument, links the Mall to the White House, one of the world’s most famous residences. George Washington himself chose the site of the executive mansion and oversaw construction through the 1790s, but the house wasn’t ready for occupancy until 1800, when second President John Adams moved in with his wife, Abigail.

 

The White House

The White House

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