Of all the cities and small towns that I visited on my epic Grand Southern Contiki tour of the United States of America Washington D.C was one of the ones that surprised me the most. I was so fascinated by this city which in fact is not a city or a state nor is it even part of a state. It is in fact a very unique federal district created specifically to be the seat of government.
Founded in 1791 on land that had previously been part of Maryland and Virginia it is designed with four quadrants all leading to and meeting at the centre - the Capitol Building. Showing that in this strange space created to lead the people that literally all roads lead to the Capitol.
Not only does it have the allure of its strange status as a federal district but it wins over the hearts of visitors every year with its gorgeous monuments that stir the notion of making our lives matter and making a difference in us all.
So I went back with some friends late at night when most tourists and politicians had gone to bed to take some photos of the National Mall at night. Below are photos of the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, the National WWII Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Enjoy :)
Founded in 1791 on land that had previously been part of Maryland and Virginia it is designed with four quadrants all leading to and meeting at the centre - the Capitol Building. Showing that in this strange space created to lead the people that literally all roads lead to the Capitol.
Not only does it have the allure of its strange status as a federal district but it wins over the hearts of visitors every year with its gorgeous monuments that stir the notion of making our lives matter and making a difference in us all.
So I went back with some friends late at night when most tourists and politicians had gone to bed to take some photos of the National Mall at night. Below are photos of the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, the National WWII Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Enjoy :)
Looking down the National Mall towards the Washington Monument.
The Capitol Building
Washington Monument
The National World War II Memorial
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial
