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United States Capitol
워싱턴 D.C.
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1United States Capitol2:09
Welcome to Capitol Hill and the breathtaking United States Capitol Building, the undisputed architectural and political anchor of Washington, D.C. Situated atop a prominent elevation at the eastern end of the National Mall, this…
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The story of the Capitol's design is as uniquely American as the building itself. In 1792, the young government held a nationwide contest seeking architectural designs for the new legislative building, offering a grand prize of a…
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As you begin your guided tour, one of the first and most architecturally fascinating spaces you will enter is the Capitol Crypt. Do not let the somewhat macabre name frighten you; it is not a dungeon, but rather a robust,…
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Ascending from the Crypt, you emerge into the breathtaking architectural climax of the Capitol: the Rotunda. This massive, circular room occupies the exact center of the building, reaching a staggering height of one hundred and…
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Moving south from the Rotunda, you enter a grand, two-story, semicircular chamber known today as National Statuary Hall. This magnificent room, with its smooth marble columns and a sweeping second-story gallery, was the original…
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As your tour of the Capitol concludes, you may pass near the Old Senate Chamber, a beautifully restored, intimate room where the Senate met from 1819 until 1859. This room witnessed the golden age of senatorial debate, echoing…
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What is United States Capitol?
United States Capitol is a place in 워싱턴 D.C. with 6 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 | 6 |
| Total length | 12 min 14 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.8897, -77.0092 |
| Last updated |
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