Washington D.C.: Capital and Museums

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Day 1 · Giorno 1

National Mall · Capitol

The guide

First walk along the National Mall to the Capitol (US Capitol), seat of Congress: the large white dome that dominates the city and the long avenue of museums.

Field notes

To write. Photo in front of the Capitol.

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Day 2 · Giorno 2

Washington Monument · US Botanic Garden

The guide

The Washington Monument obelisk on the Mall lawn and, a short distance away, the tropical greenhouse of the U.S. Botanic Garden with orchids and lush plants.

Field notes

To write. Obelisco and botanical garden.

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Day 3 · Giorno 3

Supreme Court · National Gallery of Art

The guide

The solemn hall of the Supreme Court with its columns and red drapes, and the National Gallery of Art with its masterpieces — from Giovanni Bellini's portraits to Leonardo da Vinci's Ginevra de' Benci.

Field notes

To write. Supreme Court and masterpieces at the National Gallery.

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Day 4 · Giorno 4

Capital One Arena · serata NBA

The guide

American-style closing: an evening at Capital One Arena for a Washington Wizards NBA game, with warmups, jumbotron, and cheering.

Field notes

To write. NBA evening at Capital One Arena.

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