The capital of the United States, Washington, does not belong to any of the states of the country, but at the same time, together with neighboring Georgetown and the surrounding areas, forms the District of Columbia. The capital is not overly populated. A little more than 600 thousand people live here, while almost 5.5 million citizens live in the district as a whole.
Must-See Things in Washington DC
The city will be very interesting in terms of excursions. It is unlikely that you will be able to see all the sights the first time, so if you are in Washington for the first time, then be sure to see:
- National Mall. The main historical sights are located here. The National Walk is essentially a long parkland with many monuments and fountains located here. The opening of the main boulevard took place in 1965. It is decorated with a huge marble stele dedicated to the first president of the country. With the help of the elevator located inside the monument, you can go up to the observation deck and admire the panorama of the city from a height of 169 meters.
- National Cathedral. You should definitely visit here. The incredibly beautiful building attracts numerous tourists from all over the world. The sophistication of the neo-Gothic style of the building, combined with unique stained glass windows, fabulous gargoyles and magnificent gardens, is what makes it so popular. The Catholic temple invariably hosts hundreds of parishioners during mass services. And now it is the largest Catholic cathedral in the entire Western Hemisphere.
- Art gallery. The gallery became a place for a collection of works belonging to the masters who lived in the 16-18 centuries. It was opened in 1937 with funds from four private collectors. They also helped to organize such a unique exhibition composition. While visiting the gallery, you will have the opportunity to admire the masterpieces of talented masters. The gallery building itself is surrounded by a sculpture garden, where the works of medieval masters are presented.
- Ford Theater. The theater gained worldwide popularity after the tragedy that took place within its walls. It was here in 1865, while watching the performance, that the murder of Abraham Lincoln took place. On the ground floor of the building, you can view an exhibition dedicated to this tragic event.
Cherry blossom festival
At this time, numerous guests flock to the capital to admire the flowering trees. The capital "blossomed" for the first time in 1935. It was then that the first festival was held, which later became annual. The event lasts for five weeks. Guests can not only enjoy the beauty and aroma of cherry blossoms, but also attend various concerts, sports and dance competitions.
