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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The largest Roman Catholic Church in the United States and one of the largest churches in the world, The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is designated as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Displaying the grandest collection of contemporary art in the world, it is open for the whole year. Also, it has guided tours, a Catholic Gift Shop, a Catholic Book Store and cafeteria for visitors.
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The Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington
The Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the United States. Established in 1982, the temple offers visitors of all faith to connect with their inner self, providing them with a peaceful and serene experience. The external facade reminds many people of the architecture of temples found in the northern parts of India.
The temple offers puja, jagran and havan services to the local Hindu community for various occasions. It also has a banquet hall and auditorium that helps the community come together and celebrate various festivals and occasions.
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The Hirshhorn Museum
Leading and iconic gallery housing collections from post-war Europe and American art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden focuses on digital and technological arts and performances.
This circular structure located in the Spaceage Gordon Bunshaft exhibits some of the best contemporary and modern artworks from artists like Dan Flavin, Francis Bacon and Jean Dubuffet. The iconic sculpture garden of the museum remains decorated with a rectangular reflection pool and Auguste Rodin’s The Burghers of Calais. It is home to the artworks of Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper, Henri Matisse and Jackson Pollock. Included in almost every list featuring art galleries in Washington DC, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden must be in your list of museums to visit in Washington DC not only because of its elaborate and diverse contemporary art collection but also for its gorgeous circular architecture.
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The Phillips Collection
Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection exhibits more than 3,000 artworks based on American and European impressionists and modernists.
The museum is housed inside his Georgian Revival home which reflects intimate and elegant architecture. It is the first museum that began promoting the magnificence and significance of modern art. Works are exhibited in a unique manner where it seems that the artworks are conversing with each other. Renoir’s “Luncheon of the Boating Party,” along with works of Monet and Bonnard form the key highlights of the gallery. The museum also houses the impressionist masterpiece of the legendary Vincent Van Gough. Visit this art gallery in Washington DC and on your trip, don’t forget to experience the ‘Rothko Room’ housing four of the brilliant hypnotic paintings of Mark Rothko.
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The United Church in Northwest Washington DC
Founded by a group of German immigrants in 1834 as the German United Evangelical Concordia Church, The United Church has its roots linked to the Foggy Bottom neighbourhood of Washington DC. This church is an outcome of a combined congregation from Concordia United Church of Christ and Union United Methodist Church since 1975. The church is reconciling, open and affirming that offers worship, spiritual growth and opportunities for fellowship (both in English and German).
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The Yards Park
Situated along the Anacostia River, Yards Park is a waterfront beauty spotted with lush and gorgeous greenery. The boardwalk that overlooks and runs parallel to the Anacostia River remains its key highlight. It hosts not one but other two iconic features, that of the ‘outdoor rooms’ and the dancing fountains. You can easily enjoy the colourful water jets and water scrims at the park's entrance as it remains embellished with the dancing fountain.
The green and lush land in the park offers you to enjoy a peaceful picnic with your friends and families. The award-winning sculptural bridge is another architectural brilliance in this park of Washington DC. It counts as a picture-perfect and worthy spot for your visits to Yards Park in Washington. You can engage in some skating if you want to experience adventures. There are also many water activities and festivals for you to keep in check when you visit the park next time.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
A memorial to the 26th President of the United States of America, Theodore Roosevelt, the Theodore Roosevelt Park is a peek into his ideas and beliefs. The 17-foot-high bronze statue housed by the park serves as a reminder of all that he stood for. The sculptor who created the statue made sure to carve out some of Roosevelt’s quotations on granites surrounding the statue. So, the park in Washington DC not only becomes an escape from busy city life and the political turmoil of the district, but it also forces you to contemplate Roosevelt’s beliefs.
The 91 acres of wilderness housed along the Potomac river contains miles of trails amidst a scenic landscape. By honouring America's greatest nature lover, the park finds its sentimental value in history and its currency value in the assortment of flora and fauna that it has to offer to its visitors. So, take out your hiking gears and bikes and explore the raw and untouched beauty of nature in all its glory as you visit this park in Washington DC.
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Tiber Creek
Tiber Creek was formerly a free flowing tributary of the Potomac River, that was formerly named Goose Creek. The mouth of the creek is where the Lockkeeper’s House, one of the oldest buildings in the National Mall, now lies. Nowadays, a major part of the Tiber Creek flows under the streets of Washington DC, including under Constitution Avenue.
Titanic Memorial
The Titanic Memorial was opened in 1931 to honor the victims of the Titanic tragedy that saw as many 1,500 people lose their lives. The memorial especially honors those who sacrificed their lives to save others. The statue was erected by the Women’s Titanic Memorial Association.
The memorial consists of a 13ft statue of a partly clad man with his arms outstretched on a square base. Beneath the statue are inscriptions in the front and back, which pay homage to the victims of the disaster. The statue is flanked by a square exedra, which is built on a small platform.
Sculptor: Gertrude Vanderbilt WhitneyBuilt to commemorate: The sinking of the Titanic during its maiden voyageTimings: 24 hours, 7 days a weekAddress: Washington, DC 20005, United StatesFees: FreeClosest metro station: Waterfront Station
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Tropicalia
An artistic underground nightclub in Washington DC embellished with quirky graffiti, murals and other wall art, Tropicalia has become quite a popular brand among the crowd seeking fun nightlife.
It stays open every day of the week to serve not just an amazing pallet of drinks but live shows and DJs weaving Latin American music and AfroHouse. You can hop inside this nightclub which calls itself the “dance club for grown-ups'' to enjoy both the melodious reggae beats and grooving hip-hop tunes. In the crowd of most of the nightclubs in Washington which requires certain dress codes, Tropicalia works in rather a laid back style. The white marble finish and glowing bar provide an aesthetic appeal to your drunk experience. The design of the nightclub adds to its beauty as you spot many of the wonderful hand-painted tiles complementing the neon paints on its walls. Visit this nightclub any day of the week as it carries no cover charge and dances the entire night on some iconic tunes.
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