| Washington D.C was planned and developed in the | | | | Jefferson Monument, built in honour of Thomas |
| late 18th century, purposely being built to serve as | | | | Jefferson, one of America's Founding Fathers and |
| the permanent national capital, with a federal district | | | | himself, a former president. The neoclassical building |
| being formed to keep the national capital distinct | | | | was completed in 1943, occupying one of the last |
| from the states. With all three branches of the U.S | | | | significant sites in Washington D.C. and very quickly |
| government located in the city, as well as the | | | | became a popular destination for visitors to the city, |
| headquarters of the World Bank and the International | | | | partly due to its scenic location on the shore of the |
| Monetary Fund, Washington D.C has long been the | | | | Potomac River. Featuring its famous colonnade of |
| political core of America - a fact emphasized by | | | | columns and enhanced by the mass planting of |
| some of the awe inspiring monuments and | | | | Japanese Cherry Trees in 1912, the monument offers |
| attractions located in the city. | | | | a peaceful ambience, particularly when viewed from |
| The White House is quite possibly the most popular | | | | the top of the Washington Monument, located to the |
| tourist attraction in D.C, with thousands visiting the | | | | east. |
| spectacular sandstone building every year. The White | | | | The Washington Monument was the first architectural |
| House has been home to American presidents since | | | | monument planned to honour George Washington, |
| 1800 and has seen many changes over the years. | | | | with work beginning on it in 1815 before its |
| The first occurred in 1814 when the White House | | | | completion in 1829. The marble structure rises 178 |
| was set ablaze by British troops in 1812 in retaliation | | | | feet and has proved popular with Washington D.C |
| for the burning of Parliament buildings in Upper | | | | visitors over the years due to the astounding view |
| Canada during the battle of York, leading to major | | | | of the city it offers from the top of its 228 steps, |
| restorations being required to the interior of the | | | | as well as the iconic statue of George Washington |
| building with President James Monroe also adding new | | | | atop the monument. |
| porticos to the building. No longer open to the general | | | | For history aficionados, it doesn't really get much |
| public following the terrorist attacks in 2001, the | | | | better than Washington, with extended stay hotels in |
| White House still draws many a tourist to its grounds | | | | Washington D.C consistently packed with international |
| with its bold, Georgian-style architecture and historical | | | | tourists, eager to stand amongst some of the most |
| significance. | | | | famous and historically significant buildings in the |
| Located directly north of the White House is the | | | | world. |