Washington D.C. Castles & palaces + Landscape pictures

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Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

This stark, powerful monument offers a pause for reflection on one of America’s most controversial conflicts.

Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Home to the emblematic U.S. Capitol Building, this central neighborhood is famous for its historic landmarks, markets, museums and nightlife.

Serving as a heart for the performing arts in the United States, this center offers a free performance every night of the year.

Standing as a symbol of early Washington development, this structure invites you to explore the nation’s greatest museums, which contain some of the country’s most intriguing artifacts.