Washington, DC
The Nation's Capital
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2024
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-2281-0481-0 (ISBN)
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-2281-0481-0 (ISBN)
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An illustrated guide to the capital of the USA, a city packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings, architectural landmarks and world-famous museums.
Washington, D.C. is packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings recognized around the world, architectural landmarks and outstanding museums. It is also the capital of the United States and a symbol of what the country represents to its citizens and people around the world.
But Washington is more than that, it is a living capital with vibrant neighborhoods, picturesque streetscapes and outstanding attractions — a city where history continues to be created every day.
The founding of Washington, D.C. dates to 1785 when Congress voted to build a permanent federal city, called the District of Columbia, outside the boundaries of any state.
Inside this fascinating book, you’ll find these and many more places to explore and enjoy: Arlington Memorial Cemetery; Capital Building and Reflecting Pool; National Museum of American History; Dupont Circle; The White House; Lincoln Memorial; Jefferson Memorial; Georgetown University; United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts; Library of Congress; Islamic Mosque and Cultural Centre; Washington National Cathedral; Mount Vernon; The Pentagon; National Air and Space Museum; Smithsonian Institution; The Washington Memorial.
Truly, Washington, D.C. offers something for everyone and is the ideal holiday destination.
Washington, D.C. is packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings recognized around the world, architectural landmarks and outstanding museums. It is also the capital of the United States and a symbol of what the country represents to its citizens and people around the world.
But Washington is more than that, it is a living capital with vibrant neighborhoods, picturesque streetscapes and outstanding attractions — a city where history continues to be created every day.
The founding of Washington, D.C. dates to 1785 when Congress voted to build a permanent federal city, called the District of Columbia, outside the boundaries of any state.
Inside this fascinating book, you’ll find these and many more places to explore and enjoy: Arlington Memorial Cemetery; Capital Building and Reflecting Pool; National Museum of American History; Dupont Circle; The White House; Lincoln Memorial; Jefferson Memorial; Georgetown University; United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts; Library of Congress; Islamic Mosque and Cultural Centre; Washington National Cathedral; Mount Vernon; The Pentagon; National Air and Space Museum; Smithsonian Institution; The Washington Memorial.
Truly, Washington, D.C. offers something for everyone and is the ideal holiday destination.
Michael Worek is a writer and editor with a special interest in nature, history, and American architecture and urban development. His previous books include Nobel: A Century of Prize Winners and An American History Album.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 29.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | clr photos |
| Verlagsort | Ontario |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 254 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► USA |
| ISBN-10 | 0-2281-0481-5 / 0228104815 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-2281-0481-0 / 9780228104810 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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