Washington, D.C.: direct dive into History

In Washington, D.C. you can find the headquarters of the three branches of the United States federal government, executive, legislative and judicial. The city is easily identifiable because it is a frequent setting for films or television news.

However, the city has much more to offer than beautiful and wide views.

 

The statue of George Washington inside the U.S. Capital Building

National Mall: where (almost) everything is concentrated

The National Mall park is, of course, one of the most visited attractions in the city (it receives more than 20 million visitors every year), concentrating a big part of the most outstanding monuments and museums in Washington, D.C.

In this vast green area you can visit the United States Capitol, the impressive Library of Congress (it has the largest book collection in the world), the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument (the tallest obelisk on the planet) and the National Museum of American History, among many others.

In addition to being a tourist spot, the National Mall has been the stage for several demonstrations, such as the 1963 March on Washington, in which Martin Luther King Jr. made the famous speech “I Have a Dream.” The political activist was honored in 2011 with the opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, located nearby, in West Potomac Park.

U.S. Capitol

But History is not everything

Dare to leave the National Mall and spend some time during your stay getting to know the vibrant neighborhoods of Washington, D.C.
 
One of the most famous is Georgetown, with its charming architecture, flowery streets and a wide range of shops and restaurants. It is also worth visiting Chinatown, Dupont Circle, an alternative point of the city, with Second Empire style houses and several art galleries, as well as the historic city of Alexandria, south of downtown Washington, full of monuments, museums and green spaces.

The capital of the United States is home to several professional sports clubs, such as the D.C. United, the Washington Capitals and the famous Washington Mystics women's basketball team. The city is also known for its native musical genre, go-go, originating from rhythm and blues. Furthermore, it has a strong local theater tradition and hosts several festivities every year, including the Capital Pride Parade and the DC Jazz Festival.
Georgetown

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