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Library of Congress
Library of Congress

Magnificent Library


101 Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC
20540

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

Nearest Train: Capitol South

Phone: +1 202 707 8000
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Originally intended as a small reference library, the Library of Congress now contains the largest collection of books in the world, with 100 million items, including a Gutenberg Bible and first drafts of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The splendor of the magnificent Main Reading Room is worth the visit, but you should also browse the many excellent collections and exhibits in the library's three buildings. Its collections are available for research to adults 18 and older.

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Library card please!
This was a surprise. When we went there I was not expecting the place to be so beautiful. There were...
Reviewed by:travelnurse01 from on Apr 25 2008


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A Great Place to go
If you have about two hours to burn come here and take a guided tour (free, but you may have to wait...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 03 2008


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been there done that?
the tiltle is a little misleading. this was a "10" for me. I found the art incorporated into the bui...
Reviewed by:cook21043 from on Sep 24 2007



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