While looking at a map of Washington, DC landmarks, you can be glad to see that they are quite compactly located. Many of Washington's landmarks are world-famous: the Museum of Natural History, the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the White House, the Washington Monument, the Air and Space Museum, and more.
Any map of Washington, D.C. attractions is sure to include:
Library of Congress. Seeing the world's largest collection of books is absolutely free. Since 1800, tireless American librarians have gathered here more than 34.5 million books published in 470 languages. The library has Sunday off. The address is 101 Independence Avenue, tel: +1 (202) 707-5000.
Capitol. The building where American parliamentarians sit is free of charge. You should book a pass in advance using service. Upon entry, you'll need to show a printout of the pass to security and find out which rooms are off-limits to photography.
Washington Cathedral. This neo-Gothic style building was under construction for 83 years. Woodrow Wilson, Helen Adams, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other famous figures are buried here.
National Botanical Garden. It's completely free to see about 25,000 plants from all over the country.
Descriptions of Washington, D.C. attractions are often associated with historical events or the names of prominent political figures:
Jefferson Memorial, which ranked No. 4 on a list of 150 structures Americans love most;
Lincoln Memorial, a reminder that all men should be free;
Washington Monument. Erected in the 19th century, the 169-meter obelisk was for a time the tallest structure on the globe.
Photos of Washington's landmarks adorn virtually every American news roundup. These are the White House, the Capitol, the Watergate complex. You can find all the sights of Washington using google.maps.com and similar services.
