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101 Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC 20540
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+1 202 707 8000
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Neighborhood :
Capitol Hill
http://www.loc.gov
Originally intended as a small reference library, the Library of Congress now contains the largest collection of books in the world, with 100 million items, including a Gutenberg Bible and first drafts of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The splendor of the magnificent Main Reading Room is worth the visit, but you should also browse the many excellent collections and exhibits in the library's three buildings. Its collections are available for research to adults 18 and older.
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Trip Advisor Reviews
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“MUST SEE--Thomas Jefferson Building (Library of Congress)”
If you only have one hour in DC, visit the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. The marble columns, stained glass skylight, pa...
“Good tour - Great building!”
This was one of our favorite stops on our recent trip to DC. Neither my wife or I were overly excited or interested, but the building sells its...
“not open on Sunday”
I made the assumption that this building was open like the Smithsonian Museums 7 days a week excluding Christmas. We were sadly disappointed wi...
“Beautiful!”
The Library of Congress was one of my favorite stops in DC. The interior is just gorgeous, definitely something that should NOT be missed! They...
“Must see from inside!”
Seeing a library may not sound very exciting but this is truly a must-see place in Washington DC. It is beautiful from inside. Totally worth yo...
“Beautiful building”
The building is just absolutely stunning inside and out. We took a tour through our congressman and it was fun and interesting to listen to the...
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What no books
I was only going to the Library to cross it off my list however once I stepped inside it was the most breathtaking things I have ever seen! It...
Library card please!
This was a surprise. When we went there I was not expecting the place to be so beautiful. There were cheribs (sp) babies on the banisters going...
A Great Place to go
If you have about two hours to burn come here and take a guided tour (free, but you may have to wait a while to get a guide). It takes about an...
been there done that?
the tiltle is a little misleading. this was a "10" for me. I found the art incorporated into the building most rewarding, and surprisingly beau...
So interesting!
We arranged for a tour of the Library of Congress through our senator's office, and it was one of our best experiences in Washington, D.C. Onl...
Beautiful Building
One of the most beautiful interiors of any in DC area. Exhibits are well done and very informative. Souvenir shop usually has some great barg...
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