Washington Monument con American Flags Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC - il Washington Monument è circondato da un cerchio di 50 bandiere americane, ognuna delle quali rappresenta uno stato degli Stati Uniti. Questo iconico obelisco commemora George Washington, il primo presidente degli Stati Uniti. È la struttura in pietra e l'obelisco più alti del mondo, raggiungendo i 169,294 metri (555 piedi 5 1/8 pollici) di altezza. Situato sul National Mall, il monumento fu costruito tra il 1848 e il 1884. È un importante punto di riferimento nella capitale della nazione, gestito dal National Park Service.

• Collaboratore: David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel
• ID dell’immagine: 3CW2R2Y
• Dimensioni dei file: 130 MB (3,7 MB Download compresso)
• Liberatorie: Modello - no | Proprietà - no
• Dimensioni: 8256 x 5504 px | 69,9 x 46,6 cm | 27,5 x 18,3 inches | 300dpi
• Data acquisizione: 30 marzo 2021
• Ubicazione: National Mall, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Altre informazioni

Photograph by David Coleman. The Washington Monument stands as the defining landmark of the National Mall and one of America's most recognizable symbols. This 555-foot marble obelisk was built to honor George Washington, the nation's first president and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Designed by architect Robert Mills in the neoclassical style, the monument's construction began on July 4, 1848, with a cornerstone ceremony attended by thousands. However, construction was halted from 1854 to 1877 due to funding shortages, political disputes, and the Civil War, resulting in a visible color change in the stone about 150 feet up the structure. The monument was finally completed in 1884 and officially dedicated on February 21, 1885. Built primarily of Maryland marble with granite and bluestone gneiss, it held the title of world's tallest structure until the Eiffel Tower's completion in 1889. The interior features an elevator that carries visitors to an observation deck at the 500-foot level, providing spectacular views of the White House, Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial. The monument attracts over 600, 000 visitors annually and serves as the focal point for national celebrations, including Fourth of July fireworks and presidential inaugurations. Following earthquake damage in 2011 and Hurricane Irene, the structure underwent extensive restoration work completed in 2014, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

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