Who does not want to discover one of the powerful capitals in the world? The capital city of the United States of America, Washington D.C. is a world-class metropolis and the seat of the United States federal government and some international organizations. However, it is not limited to the seat of the government, the city has exciting shopping, dining, arts, and nightlife scenes and receives more than 20 million tourists every year. The city also exhibits a maximum of the US’ history and culture through an unparalleled collection of public museums and many of the country's most treasured monuments and memorials. 

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Top Attractions

The White House

The White House is the must-visit place in Washington D.C. It is the official house of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it was first built by James Hoban in 1792 and was rebuilt in 1818 after being set on fire by the British army in the Burning of Washington during 1814. The entire mansion spans six floors and includes 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms. It is said that George Washington, the first President of the US who commissioned the construction of the White House is the only President who actually never lived there. Make sure you visit this colossal mansion designed in the neoclassical style.

United States Capitol 

The United States Capitol, also known as the Capitol Hill or Capitol Building, is the home of the United States Congress. One can visit the center of the legislative branch of the US federal government and experience the politics in action. The Capitol also houses the largest library in the world “The Library of Congress” which has more than 164 million books, manuscripts, maps, pieces of sheet music, sound recordings, and photographs. The visit to this place is free of charge but you have to make your reservations in advance for touring the capitol. 

Washington National Cathedral

The Washington National Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church, the sixth largest cathedral in the world and second largest in the US. It is officially called the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington. This English style, Neo-Gothic National Cathedral was started constructing in 1907 and took 83 years to build. The cathedral is the burial place of President Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller, and state funerals for Presidents Eisenhower, Reagan, and Ford happened here. It also has a garden named Bishop’s Garden along with the fish pond. 

Best Time to Visit 

Washington D.C. boasts the best weather during springtime From March to May; the city hosts the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival to embrace the beauty of the blooming of cherry blossom trees turning the city into pink. Another time when the city has its finest weather is the autumn season (September to November), the vibrant foliage, crisp breezes and the canvas of colorful leaves makes the city more picturesque. Summer brings the hottest months of the year but if you can bear sunny days and crowd, then the place is full of adventurous outdoor activities. Winters being low key seasons are extremely cold and freezing, but if low temperatures are not a problem for you, then you can have many benefits during this time.

Airports

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Washington D.C. Facts

Country: The United States

Population: 702,445 (2018)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get the U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (All services)

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