A brief presentation about The US Capitol and how to get there!

1. Visiting The
United States
Capitol
In Washington, D.C.
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2. • When visiting
Washington, D.C., one of the
first things tourists from the
states cannot wait to see is the
United States Capitol building
atop Capitol Hill. The United
States Capitol building is home
to our country’s
Congress, which includes your
state’s Senators and
Representatives. There are so
many important decisions that
are made within the walls of this
portrait of American
Neoclassicism, originally
designed by William Thornton.

3. • When designing the federal city which became
Washington, D.C., Pierre L’enfant actually built the city centering the
US Capitol. The US Capitol was actually designed through a
competition held by Thomas Jefferson in 1792. The prize for
designing the U.S. Capitol we see today was merely $500 cash, and a
lot of land within the city. Thornton, the winner of the
competition, was actually inspired by both the Louvre in
Paris, France, and the Paris Pantheon.

4. • Since it’s building, the U.S. Capitol has been through quite a
history, including being partially burned down by The British
during the War of 1812, and even undergoing several expansions
as the nation grew itself. It’s important to see this
monument, which was noted as a Historical Landmark in
1960, when you’re visiting Washington, D.C. to get a good feel
for the history of The United States of America.

5. • An easy way to get to the US Capitol is through a locational tour, such as
The DC It All, where you can take 6 hours of your day and capture the
most amazing sights within the city. This can also help you prioritize your
trip plans, when using a sightseeing day tour. Just think of all of the great
things you wanted to see and show your family, that you realized you
couldn’t at the last minute! It’s a good idea to take a locational sightseeing
tour, a guided walk, and even a boat cruise through the Potomac to really
take in the city of Washington, D.C. and visit the US Capitol without all
of the congressional clearances.

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