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Most Popular Attractions (last 7 days)
- 1. Lincoln Memorial
- 2. Iwo Jima Memorial
- 3. Washington Monument
- 4. Jefferson Memorial
- 5. Vietnam Memorial
- 6. White House
- 7. US Capitol
- 8. Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
- 9. National Air & Space Museum
- 10. National Mall
- 11. National Cathedral
- 12. Korean War Veterans Memorial
- 13. World War II Memorial
- 14. Union Station
- 15. National Gallery of Art
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Population
City: 591 833 (2008)
Metro: 7 608 070 (2000)
Metro: 7 608 070 (2000)
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In 1790 Congress chose an area donated by Maryland as the seat of their new government. In 1800 they moved to the new city named after the first president George Washington.Today Washington is more than just the political center of the United States. The city offers visitors a large number of impressive museums, memorials and monuments such as the 555ft tall Washington Monument.
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Random Washington Highlights
Dedicated on July 27, 1995 this memorial depicts 19 American soldiers making their way through the rough terrain of Korea. It honors those who took part in the Korean War in the early 1950s.
The Smithsonian Castle, a grand structure built in 1855, was the original home of the museums of the Smithsonian Institution. Today it houses most of the museum's administrative offices.
The National Zoo was founded at the end of the 19th century. The most popular attraction of the zoo are its Giant Pandas, but you'll encounter plenty of other popular animals.
The Pentagon, the immense military headquarters of the US Department of Defense, was built in 1942 after just 16 months of construction. It was almost twice the size of the largest office building at the time.
