Library of Congress
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Step into a world of breathtaking beauty and knowledge at the Library of Congress. The sheer grandeur of the Thomas Jefferson Building's Gilded Age architecture will leave you in awe, with its magnificent murals, marble columns, and intricate sculptures. You can wander through fascinating exhibits that bring history to life and even peek into the majestic Main Reading Room. It's an inspiring experience to be surrounded by the world's largest collection of human creativity and knowledge, a true testament to the power of ideas.

1 h 30 min

Free

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