Capitol Hill, Government district in Washington, D.C.
Capitol Hill is the seat of the U.S. Congress and comprises of elegant 19th-century row houses.
Considered a historic district, Capitol Hill was originally developed in the 1790s with most of its growth happening during the Civil War era.
Apart from federal buildings, it's also home to popular cultural attractions like the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Includes accommodations, restaurants, and transportation within a walkable urban landscape.
It has Eastern Market, an active public market since the late 1800s.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
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The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Library of Congress, situated in Washington D.C., is one of the largest libraries in the world.
Capitol Hill is the seat of the U.S. Congress and comprises of elegant 19th-century row houses.
The Apotheosis of Washington is a large fresco by Greek-Italian artist Constantino Brumidi.
The Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. is home to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
The National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol is composed of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
The Thomas Jefferson Building is the oldest of the four United States Library of Congress buildings.
The Cannon House Office Building is the oldest congressional office building as well as a significant example of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture.
The Folger Shakespeare Library is an independent research library on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
The United States Capitol Visitor Center is an architectural structure located in Washington, D.C.
