Washington is an ideal holiday destination for sightseeing tourism fans. This is a real treasure trove of unique historic and architectural sights, the highest "concentration" of which can be found near the National Mall . It is an extensive park area with a length of about a mile. In the center of the Mall is the Washington Monument - an impressive large-scale granite obelisk with a height of 169 meters. The monument is dedicated to the first US president; its construction began in 1848 and was completed only by 1884. This monument is one of the world's highest buildings. Visitors to the city have a great opportunity to go up the stairs to the top or reach it by elevator.
Important advantages of Washington include its great inns and hotels, so it is quite easy to find a suitable place among the available establishments. Near the White House, on Pennsylvania … Open
If you are going to buy souvenirs in local stores, be sure to check whether they have the inscription "made in China". Many "American" souvenirs, such as busts of Barack Obama or Donald … Open
Curious tourists should definitely visit the National Museum of Natural History . Opened in 1910, it is operated by the Smithsonian Institution. It is noteworthy that the museum is open all year round, the only day off is Christmas. The entrance to the museum is free, everyone can see unique exhibits: replicas of prehistoric animals, priceless diamonds, fragments of fallen meteorites and unique archaeological artifacts. There are more than 126 million specimens of plants and animals alone. Excursions for museum visitors are conducted by highly qualified experts in natural history. Connoisseur of art will definitely like the Hirshhorn Museum, which is a single cultural center with the beautiful Sculpture Garden (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden ). Its exposition is based on sculptures of various styles. Some of the largest monuments are presented in the garden.
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