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Library of Congress
Najbolje vrijeme za posjetu
Weekday mornings right when doors open at 8:30 AM are the quietest, letting you enjoy the Great Hall nearly to yourself. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather for walking over from the Capitol or Supreme Court.
Savjeti za budžet
Entry is free, no ticket required, but you need a timed-entry pass during peak seasons (bookable online at no cost). Skip the paid guided tours and use the free audio guide available on your smartphone.
Preporučeno za
Book lovers and literature fans, History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts
Planirajte svoj posjet
2-3 hours
O atrakciji
Brze činjenice: Glavna čitaonica ima kupolasti plafon visok 160 stopa, a biblioteka posjeduje preko 175 miliona predmeta na 470 jezika. Thomas Jefferson je prodao svoju ličnu biblioteku od 6.487 knjiga Kongresu 1815. godine nakon što je originalna kolekcija spaljena od strane britanskih trupa tokom Rata iz 1812. godine.
Istaknuto: Uđite u Veliku dvoranu i pogledajte gore: vitražni krovni prozor visok 75 stopa svijetli iznad vas, okružen mramornim stubovima i lukovima obloženim zlatom. Gutenbergova Biblija, jedan od samo tri savršena pergamentna primjerka na svijetu, nalazi se u klimatiziranoj vitrini, a njeno mastilo iz 15. stoljeća još uvijek je oštro i čitljivo.
Insajderski savjeti
- Enter through the Jefferson Building's ground-floor door on First Street SE, not the main steps, to skip the security queue on busy days.
- Stand at the exact center of the Main Reading Room's floor and whisper: the 160-foot dome creates a perfect acoustical focal point.
- Visit the second-floor mezzanine for the best photo angle looking down into the Main Reading Room without the crowds.
- The cafeteria in the Madison Building is reasonably priced and has outdoor seating, far better than the overpriced carts on the National Mall.
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