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Visiting the Library of Congress in DC

Washington DCPosted by Kacy

17 May

The upside to the constant deluge of water falling from DC’s skies is getting to tap into my list of rainy day activities in the district. With some of the world’s best museums and historical sites, Washington DC isn’t a terrible place to get caught in the rain. This past weekend, I accomplished another one of my 2016 DC goals by visiting the magnificent Library of Congress.
Library of Congress Washington DCLocated across the street from the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress Jefferson Building is housed in an ornate building in the Beaux Arts style.
LOC exteriorBe sure to stop by the Court of Neptune Fountain before making your way up the front steps. Inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome, this work of art will transport you to another time and place.
Neptune Fountain Washington DC
Library of Congress entranceAs you make your way up the steps to the front entrance, be sure to turn around and take in the lovely view of the Capitol and Washington Monument across the street.
View from Library of Congress front stepsThe interior of the building is breathtaking, offering beautiful and intricate details from floor to ceiling.
DC Library of Congress
ceiling at the Library of Congress
Library of Congress ceiling
LOC ceiling details
Library of Congress mosaic
Library of Congress staircaseAs a visitor, you will have access to several exhibits located throughout the building including Thomas Jefferson’s personal library, donated after the Library of Congress and Capitol were burned by the British in 1814. You’ll also find some of the world’s oldest maps and letters being preserved in the buildings halls.
The Main Reading Room, where the majority of the books are kept, isn’t open to tourists but can be viewed from a visitor gallery on the second floor. If you really want to get in there and take in all of the literary bounty, you can get access through a reader identification card.
LOC main reading room Washington DCThe Library of Congress is free and open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and offers free walking tours of the Jefferson Building Monday through Saturday. The building is closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. All visitors must go through security. It is recommended to use public transportation to get to the Library. The closest metro stops are Capitol South and Union Station (more information).
visit to the Library of Congress in DC

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  1. Parita says

    May 17, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Love the Library of Congress! Such a beautiful building. Great pics!

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    • Kacy says

      May 18, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      It really is gorgeous, it made me want to do some studying haha!

      Reply

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