Forenede StaterCapitol Hill38°53’24” N 77°0’33” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The Rotunda sits in the very centre of the Capitol separating the Senate in the north and the House in the South. It's also where the lying in state takes place for former Presidents and significantLæs mere
Forenede StaterCapitol Grounds38°53’22” N 77°0’28” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Straight after my tour I was booked into see the Library of Congress so I took the underground tunnel that connects the two. I can't say I saw many books but the architecture was stunning!
Forenede StaterThe Court of Neptune Fountain Sculpture38°53’18” N 77°0’20” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Monday there was no police cordon so I was able to see both the Supreme Court and Library of Congress from the outside, both of which look across the road to the Capitol.
Forenede StaterMarket Bridge (historical)38°53’29” N 77°1’10” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
It was forecast to rain this afternoon so I'd set the time aside. There were paintings here from Picasso, Andy Warhol and Van Gogh. There was also a room with huge pictures of the Capitol, White HouseLæs mere
Forenede StaterGuardianship Sculpture38°53’32” N 77°1’24” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
One of the most unexpected best moments of the day was in the National Archives. In their own Rotunda at the top of the building is a dimly lit, heavily guarded room holding the original foundingLæs mere
Forenede StaterNational Museum of American History38°53’29” N 77°1’47” W 20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This huge museum has a very wide variety of stories and artefacts about the history of the US. One of the most impressive being the Star Spangled Banner that was raised in Baltimore in 1814 toLæs mere
Forenede StaterPegasus and Bellerophon Sculpture38°53’52” N 77°1’25” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
My last museum stop of the day was to the National Portrait Gallery. I spent most of the time in the President's Gallery which contains an official portrait of every President in the countriesLæs mere
Forenede StaterSaint James Creek (historical)38°52’6” N 77°0’48” W
20. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This evenings sporting event was DC United hosting Celtic in a friendly and testimonial game. There was a very strong Celtic continent, I'd even say they were in the majority although I think most ofLæs mere
Forenede StaterHolocaust Memorial38°53’5” N 77°2’2” W
21. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
My new found love in DC are the shareable bikes. There are stands all over the city (including across the road from my hostel) and they cost $1 base fee plus $0.05 per minute.
From my hostel to theLæs mere
Forenede StaterBathing Beach38°52’56” N 77°2’12” W
21. juli 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After approximately 33 mins of cycling and $2.65 later I made it from my hostel, around the Tidal Basin and to this stunning memorial looking out to the Washington Monument!
Thomas Jefferson was ofLæs mere
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