United States Capitol

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United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, is an amazing building dominating the Mall’s landscape.

We would definitely recommend visiting this place but do book in advance. Appointments are free and guided but beware that security is strict and you will need your passport.

Once in the building, you will learn through the guided tour all the symbolistic elements that are embedded in the architecture as well as the history behind it. What must be said is that as illustrious and grand the building may look, Congress was build using black slaves with cheap immigrant (mostly European) workforce. But this is the story of D.C. and most of the U.S.. It is thought that the costs in present money and labour conditions would’ve bankrupted the U.S., should they have attempted this again.

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Post by Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog) | Sep 6, 2022