Washington Monument, Marble and granite obelisk at National Mall, United States
The Washington Monument stands at a height of 169 meters and includes stones from multiple states placed throughout its internal stairwell landings.
Construction started in 1848 but faced interruptions due to funding issues during the Civil War before final completion in 1884 under Thomas Casey's supervision.
The Egyptian Revival design represents early American architectural preferences and national aspirations to connect with past great civilizations through monumental structures.
Visitors reach the monument via Federal Triangle or Smithsonian metro stations on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines of Washington's transportation system.
The aluminum pyramid cap, weighing 45 kilograms, represented the most expensive metal during the 1880s, equivalent to silver's market value at the time.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1848
Architects: Robert Mills, Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr., United States Army Corps of Engineers
Creator: Robert Mills
Official opening: 1885
Architectural style: Egyptian Revival architecture
Elevators: 1
Made from material: marble, gneiss, sandstone, soapstone, granite, jadeite, concrete, aluminium, limestone, catlinite, copper, petrified wood, cast iron, wrought iron, steel
Address: 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024 20227
Website: https://nps.gov/wamo
GPS coordinates: 38.88947,-77.03524
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
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.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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National Museum of American History
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George Washington
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World War II Memorial
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Jefferson Pier
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Boy Scout Commemorative Tribute
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Tiber Creek
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Second Division Memorial
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Rainbow Pool
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John Paul Jones Memorial
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Jamie L. Whitten Building
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Lockkeeper's House, C & O Canal Extension
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U.S. Capitol Gatehouses and Gateposts
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United States Department of Agriculture Building
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Queen Isabella
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Department of Labor Building
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Infinity
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German-American Friendship Garden
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Loss and Regeneration
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Sidney R. Yates Federal Building
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Kutz Memorial Bridge
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In America: Remember
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National Aquarium
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National Sylvan Theater
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Original Patentees of District of Columbia Memorial
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Wegmans Wonderplace
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