Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial · 워싱턴 D.C.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Thomas Jefferson Memorial2:45
Welcome, travelers and scholars alike, to the magnificent Thomas Jefferson Memorial, situated beautifully on the serene shores of the Tidal Basin here in Washington, D.C.. I am absolutely delighted to serve as your guide today,…
Listen in the app2The Grand Staircase and Exterior Colonnade3:16
As you draw closer to the memorial, the sheer immensity of the structure begins to reveal itself in breathtaking fashion. The classical revival exterior, composed of gleaming, pristine marble, stands as a brilliant beacon against…
Listen in the app3The Pediment and Architectural Inspiration3:04
Looking directly upward at the triangular pediment crowning the towering portico, you will immediately behold a masterful, intricate sculptural relief. This highly impressive frieze, formally titled 'The Drafting of the…
Listen in the app4The Bronze Colossus of Thomas Jefferson3:03
Stepping carefully into the vast, echoing space of the main rotunda, your gaze is immediately and irresistibly drawn to the monumental centerpiece of the memorial. Standing proudly in the very center of the circular chamber is a…
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As you gently pull your gaze away from the central bronze statue, you will notice that the interior of the rotunda is powerfully defined by four prominent memorial walls located precisely between each set of openings. These…
Listen in the app6The Rotunda Frieze and Agricultural Capitals3:12
Let us confidently direct our attention upward once more, to truly appreciate the exquisite, hidden architectural details that masterfully adorn the upper reaches of the grand rotunda. Circling the high interior of the dome,…
Listen in the app7The Sightlines, Axes, and Symbolic Staredowns3:08
One of the most remarkably analytical aspects of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is not found within its marble walls, but rather in its highly calculated relationship to the surrounding cityscape. As you stand near the front…
Listen in the app8The Lower Level Exhibits and Museum2:56
Before we entirely conclude our journey through the upper rotunda, I must emphatically direct your attention to the highly informative lower level of the memorial. You can seamlessly access this fascinating subterranean space by…
Listen in the app9Closing2:23
As our deeply analytical time at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial draws to a satisfying close, I highly recommend slowly walking back out to the west entrance until you finally reach the edge of the grand marble stairs. If you have…
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What is Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a place in 워싱턴 D.C. with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 워싱턴 D.C. |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 26 min 47 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.8814, -77.0367 |
| Last updated |
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