Library of Congress, National library in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., United States.
The Library of Congress encompasses three interconnected buildings housing more than 164 million items including manuscripts, maps, photographs, and recordings.
Founded in 1800 by President John Adams, the library first resided in the Capitol building until 1897 when it moved to its current location.
The Thomas Jefferson Building features Italian Renaissance architecture with marble hallways, gilded details, and a reading room crowned by an ornate dome.
The library offers free guided tours from Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with extended hours until 7:00 PM on Thursdays.
The collection includes one of three perfect copies of the Gutenberg Bible on vellum, displayed in a dedicated case within the Thomas Jefferson Building.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: April 24, 1800
Website: https://loc.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.88861,-77.00472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 06:46
Washington DC is the political center of the USA with the White House, Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. The city houses national museums including the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art and Library of Congress. Historical districts, parks and monuments complete the urban landscape.
Washington D.C is more than just the White House and the presidency of the United States. The city contains a collection of iconic monuments, national museums, and government buildings that represent American history and culture. Here, we suggest stepping off the beaten path and discovering the city from another perspective, away from the noise of American politics.
United States Supreme Court Building
211 m
Capitol Hill
386 m
The Apotheosis of Washington
382 m
National Statuary Hall Collection
382 m
United States Capitol Complex
325 m
Thomas Jefferson Building
71 m
United States Capitol Crypt
394 m
Washington's Tomb
397 m
Cannon House Office Building
267 m
Folger Shakespeare Library
158 m
United States Capitol Visitor Center
336 m
C Street Center
302 m
James Madison Memorial Building
208 m
John Adams Building
176 m
United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection
325 m
Capitol Reflection Pool
382 m
The Rescue
373 m
Discovery of America
357 m
Apotheosis of Democracy
338 m
Court of Neptune Fountain
88 m
Florida House on Capitol Hill
203 m
Bust of Sojourner Truth (U.S. Capitol)
287 m
Butler Building
358 m
Moldenhauer Archives
118 m
Hiram W. Johnson House
310 m
Richards Building
363 m
Watterston House
265 m
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
174 mReviews
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