The image shows the U.S. Capitol in Washington with columns and a tall monument in the background.
The U.S. Capitol in Washington is the building of the Congress, which is one of the main attractions of America.
The history of the Capitol began in 1793, when the foundation stone was laid by George Washington. Since then, the building has been built, burned, redeveloped, rebuilt and expanded.
The modern Capitol is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Its height is 88 m. The Washington panorama opens from the top floor, which can be reached by elevator.
There are 540 rooms in the Capitol, but tourists will be able to explore only 2 rooms. The first and second floors are the offices of the Congress, and the third floor is occupied by the House of Representatives, the Rotunda and the Senate.
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The U.S. Capitol in Washington is the building of the Congress, which is one of the main attractions of America.
The history of the Capitol began in 1793, when the foundation stone was laid by George Washington. Since then, the building has been built, burned, redeveloped, rebuilt and expanded.
The modern Capitol is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Its height is 88 m. The Washington panorama opens from the top floor, which can be reached by elevator.
There are 540 rooms in the Capitol, but tourists will be able to explore only 2 rooms. The first and second floors are the offices of the Congress, and the third floor is occupied by the House of Representatives, the Rotunda and the Senate.