Your Guide to Library of Congress - A Great Place to Hang Out in Washington DC

You may not be a lover of books; still the library of Congress is worth the visit. Though, you may not be interested in reading or knowing anything about the books, yet the beauty of the place is a treat to watch.

You would love the building which sets this place apart from other tourist destinations near the independence Avenue.

If you love reading books, then this is the place you ought to go. You would find some of the oldest documents from the history stored in its shelf. The documents related to the declaration of independence of United States remains in the archives of the library. There are more than 100 millions reading items in the library of congress.

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The building that houses library of congress has eye catching architecture. You would also love the Jefferson library. The library houses exhibitions, which is simply the most remarkable part of the library of congress.

The reading room is also a must see area. If you intend to enter the reading room to read books, you would have to acquire a reading pass.

Must see things inside the library of congress

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The library is supposed to play host to national book festival 2010 during the month of September. You would also find many events being staged at the library of congress.

Events at library of congress

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