Washington dc monuments

Washington dc Monuments is the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. Washington dc Monuments is nation’s most recognizable structures in America. Washington Monument is located at the center of the National Mall, in between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. 

The obelisk-shaped memorial is made up of marble, granite and bluestone gneiss. Washington dc Monuments is the world's tallest stone structure, and the highest structure in Washington, D.C, at 555 feet tall. The Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the United States. The structure was designed by Robert Mills, with construction beginning in 1848. It was completed in 1884 by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The top of the monument, which you can get to only by elevator, provides a panoramic view of the city. Its design is Neo-Egyptian style. This Washington DC monument is 90854 tons in weight. It contains 36491 blocks, 897 steps. 50 flags are surrounding the monuments. One of each flag representing each states.  A restoration project was carried out from 1998 to 2002, and a $15 million renovation was completed from 2004-2005. The Monument officially reopened on April 1, 2005.

Each year, millions of people visit Washington dc Monuments to recreate, to commemorate presidential legacies, to honor nation's veterans, to make their voices heard, and to celebrate nation's commitment to freedom and equality. Washington dc Monuments is free to visit day or night. The only days for scheduled closure are July 4th and December 25th. Get free Washington Monument tickets at the Washington Monument Lodge on 15th Street adjacent to the Washington Monument. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies are limited.