City's Signature Monument
Neighborhood: National Mall
Nearest Train: Smithsonian
Phone: +1 202 426 6841
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The symbol of the city of Washington DC, this 555-foot marble obelisk on the National Mall honors the nation's first president. The cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid in 1848, but construction was not completed until 1884. About one-third of the way up the obelisk is a visible change in the marble, evidence of the onset of the Civil War. Construction was halted during the war, and when builders returned to the same quarry to complete the project afterwards, enough time had passed to cause a significant change in the color. Admission is free, but you will need a 'timed pass' for the elevator ride to the top.
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Is okay!!
It is a nice structure. but there is nothing wow about it....
Reviewed by:clara v from on May 27 2009
This National Icon just can't miss in DC
D.C. is full of National Icons. And this one is one of them. You can not miss taking this monument...
Reviewed by:SabrenaS from on May 04 2009
See it from Everywhere in D.C.
The Washington Monument was more prominent than I had thought it would be. It is in many of our pic...
Reviewed by:Jonn from on Jun 15 2008
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