Washington DC, United States

Washington Monument

Washington Monument, Washington DC

The Washington Monument honors the first president as a towering marble obelisk. Designed by Robert Mills and completed in 1884 after a long pause, it was once the tallest structure on earth and still dominates the National Mall with its clean Egyptian-style shaft.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Washington Monument, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 38.88944, -77.03528

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