Washington being the capital city of United States of America has loads of historic sites. There are many historic districts in the city. Georgetown historic district is one of the major names when we talk about the history of Washington Dc.

A plethora of historic buildings and monuments can be seen in Washington Dc. Library of Congress is one of the historical buildings in this city. It is the world's largest library and almost 110 millions of items are stored in the three buildings of this library.

White House is one of the oldest federal architectures made in 1800. This historic building is the home to the United States President. Public Tours are possible from Tuesday till Saturday. Tickets are available at the White House Visitors Center.

Mount Vernon is a national historic landmark. It was the home of George Washington. This beautiful tomb was built from 1831-1837. Graves of George Washington, Martha Washington and many of their relatives are located inside the campus.

Old Post Office was completed in 1899 and stands as a historical symbol of Washington Dc. It was once the largest government building. Admission to this historical sight is absolutely free. Timings vary depending on the season.

Manassas Battle Field is one of the most popular historical sights of the capital city. It is a site of the Civil War that took place in 1862. The statue of Thomas J Jackson is the centerpiece of the park. There are number of walking tours organized for this historical sight in Washington.

There are many other historical sights which include museums, churches, monuments, plantations etc. Christ Church, Conception, Washington National Cathedral, National Building Museum, The Pentagon, Lee - Fendell House and few others are major historical sights of Washington Dc.

Whether looking to increase knowledge on your American culture or on the world history, Washington is certainly one of the places to be. Washington has museums that are meant to cater for all your historical yen; from the famous Smithsonian to the small and less known galleries chronicling the art of African American Culture. Your chances of immersing yourself in full historic beauty are limitless.

Museums

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In the heart of Washington DC, you get to come face to face with most of the magnificent government building most only see in movies. The Capital and the White House Visitor center are unforgettable site to look at and as well as visit. There are many sights to enjoy looking at in Washington among them being the Supreme Court.

Government Buildings

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The Latham HotelFrom the historic attraction sites to the upscale shopping and dining, Washington DC has one of the best hotels that you can find. Here, you can feel the real taste of 5 star accommodation and feel good to be served, more to that, you get to be closer to the best sights and sounds of the American capital. The Latham Hotel is the best in the area; it places you close to the Georgetown attractions, museums, monuments and landmarks, not to mention high class shopping malls and dining rooms.

Downtown DC Attractions

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Washington is packed with many memorable memorials. This are meant to remind people of some of the most unforgettable events in history. Among them are the Lincoln Memorial which reminds us of a great president in rough times in history, Vietnam Veterans Memorial which pays tribute to the 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in the Vietnam War, Thomas Jefferson Memorial and many others. This sites are a must see.

Memorials

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