Washington DC was designed and developed in late 18th century, specially built as a permanent national capital, a federal district was formed to keep the national capital distinct from the states. With the three branches of government of the United States is in the city as the headquarters of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, Washington DC has long been the political heart of America - a fact underlined by some aweinspiring monuments and attractions located in the city.
The White House is probably the tourist attraction more popular in DC, with thousands visiting the spectacular sandstone building each year. The White House has hosted U.S. presidents since 1800 and has undergone many changes over the years. The first occurred in 1814 when the White House was burned by British troops in 1812 in retaliation for the burning of the Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada, during the Battle ofYork, leading to major restoration work is needed inside the palace with President James Monroe also adding the new arcade building. Is more open to the public after the 2001 terrorist attacks, the White House still attracts many tourists because of its motivation with its meaning in bold, and the historic Georgian-style architecture.
Located north of the White House and the Jefferson Memorial, built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, a founder of AmericaFather and himself a former president. The neoclassical building was completed in 1943, occupies one of the last significant sites in Washington DC and is quickly becoming a popular destination for visitors to the city, partly thanks to its panoramic location on the banks of the river Potomac. Featuring the famous colonnade of columns and enriched by the massive planting of cherry trees from Japan in 1912, the monument offers a quiet environment, especially given the highWashington Monument, located to the east.
The Washington Monument was the first architectural monument designed to honor George Washington, with the early work in 1815 before its completion in 1829. The structure stands 178 meters of marble and is very popular with visitors to Washington DC over the years due to a magnificent view over the city to offer its 228 steps, and the iconic statue of George Washington on top tomonument.
For history buffs, not really much better than Washington, with extended stays in Washington DC constantly filled with international tourists, eager to be among some of the most famous and historically significant buildings in the world.
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