For more than two hundred years, this American city has carried the venerable and very important mission of the capital of a unique state - the United States. Walks around Washington prove that in addition to important administrative buildings and business centers, there are many monuments that reflect the stages of the formation and development of the city.
The main focus of tourists arriving here from all over the world is the White House, the seat of the President of the United States. An important nuance, this residence is the only one in the world that is open to the public.
Walking Washington Memorial
In addition to the White House, of course, Washington has a huge number of other attractions and amazing places. A lot of time can be spent in the heart of the city, where the National Mall is located - a huge area with museums, memorials, important monuments. Among the objects worthy of the attention of tourists are the following:
- a monument to the first President of the United States, the great George Washington, who gave the name to the capital of the state;
- a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, America's national hero;
- "American Attic", which is actually the main museum of the capital;
- National Archives, showing the most important historical documents, including the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
From anywhere in this museum area, you can see the Capitol, a majestic, monumental building adorned with unusual frescoes. An attentive tourist, looking at the drawings, will be able to get acquainted with the most important events that have occurred in the United States over the past four hundred years.
Blooming Washington
A metropolis can appear in a completely different form if you come here in the spring, during the cherry blossom season. In the south of the National Mall area there is a so-called tidal pool, the shores of which are lined with Japanese cherries. These modest, at first glance, trees give an amazing sight in the spring, when they are completely covered with delicate pink flowers, the petals of which are carried around by the wind. Not far from the Washington cherry orchard, there are many memorials dedicated to famous American politicians, history, and culture.
Another famous area of Washington - Foggy Bottom, walks in this area will introduce you to the cultural achievements of the American capital. It is here that the famous National Opera is located, a cultural center that bears the name of J. Kennedy. Nightclubs and entertainment venues are concentrated in the Georgetown area.
