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The Architecture of Argument: A DC Self-guided Walking Tour
Washington
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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La durée totale de la visite comprend la marche sur l'itinéraire et le passage par les attractions
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This elf-guided walking tour explores how Washington's federal buildings reflect ideas about democracy, governance, and power. Tracing a route around Capitol Hill to Union Station, the 90-minute tour highlights the architecture, history, and key figures behind these institutions.
Key Highlights:
*US Capitol & Supreme Court:** Discover the Capitol's evolving design and how judicial review was claimed in 1803. *Library of Congress:** Compare its three distinct buildings, including the Adams Building's radical bronze doors. *Senate Buildings:** See the historic Russell Caucus Room and learn how Everett Dirksen broke the 1964 Civil Rights Act filibuster. *Judiciary & Monuments:** Visit the Bel...
Points forts
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Application pour Android et iOS
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Nourriture et boisson
Transport
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The tour begins at the Capitol Visitor Center entrance on the east front of the U.S. Capitol. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
Washington Union Station - Main Entrance
The tour ends at Washington Union Station - Main Entrance, 40 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
The Architecture of Argument: A DC Self-guided Walking Tour
Washington
À propos
This elf-guided walking tour explores how Washington's federal buildings reflect ideas about democracy, governance, and power. Tracing a route around Capitol Hill to Union Station, the 90-minute tour highlights the architecture, history, and key figures behind these institutions.
Key Highlights:
*US Capitol & Supreme Court:** Discover the Capitol's evolving design and how judicial review was claimed in 1803. *Library of Congress:** Compare its three distinct buildings, including the Adams Building's radical bronze doors. *Senate Buildings:** See the historic Russell Caucus Room and learn how Everett Dirksen broke the 1964 Civil Rights Act filibuster. *Judiciary & Monuments:** Visit the Bel...
Points forts
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure et 30 minutes à 2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Application pour Android et iOS
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Nourriture et boisson
Transport
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The tour begins at the Capitol Visitor Center entrance on the east front of the U.S. Capitol. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
Washington Union Station - Main Entrance
The tour ends at Washington Union Station - Main Entrance, 40 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Itinéraire
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Capitole des États-Unis
Pass by the seat of Congress to learn about its centuries of construction, architectural evolution, and the distinct operating philosophies of the House and Senate. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Cour suprême des États-Unis
Walk past the nation's highest judicial body to learn about its establishment of judicial review, classical architecture, and how justices are appointed. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Bibliothèque du Congrès
Stroll past the Thomas Jefferson Building to explore magnificent Beaux-Arts architecture and discover millions of historic items, manuscripts, and rare recordings. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Bibliothèque Folger Shakespeare
Pass by this world-renowned institution to admire its Art Deco facade and learn about its vast collection of rare early modern literature and First Folios. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Walk along one of D.C.'s oldest houses to learn about the historic fight for women's suffrage, Alice Paul, and the National Woman's Party. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stroll past this modern Senate building to observe its contemporary design, internal atrium sculpture, and learn about Senator Philip Hart's legacy. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pass by this mid-century Senate building to learn about the historical site's past and Everett Dirksen's crucial role in passing the Civil Rights Act. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Immeuble de bureaux du Sénat de Russell
Walk along the oldest Senate office building to discover its classical Beaux-Arts architecture, historic hearing rooms, and complex legislative legacy. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Bâtiment judiciaire fédéral Thurgood Marshall
Stroll past this granite federal building to learn about judicial administration and civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall's groundbreaking legal strategy. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Washington Union Station - Main Entrance
Pass by this grand Beaux-Arts transit hub to admire its soaring gold-leaf ceilings, rich rail history, and historical presidential suite. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
