District of Columbia Autumn, Central, Flowers, Landscape, Modern architecture, Museum, People + Winter pictures

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Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

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.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.