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Library of Congress
Waktu terbaik untuk berkunjung
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.
Tips anggaran
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.
Direkomendasikan untuk
Book lovers and literature fans, History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts
Rencanakan kunjungan Anda
2-3 hours
Tentang
Fakta cepat: Ruang baca utama memiliki langit-langit kubah setinggi 160 kaki, dan perpustakaan menyimpan lebih dari 175 juta item dalam 470 bahasa. Thomas Jefferson menjual perpustakaan pribadinya yang berisi 6.487 buku kepada Kongres pada tahun 1815 setelah koleksi aslinya dibakar oleh pasukan Inggris selama Perang 1812.
Sorotan: Masuklah ke Great Hall dan lihat ke atas: jendela langit dari kaca patri setinggi 75 kaki bersinar di atas Anda, dikelilingi oleh kolom marmer dan lengkungan berlapis emas. Gutenberg Bible, salah satu dari hanya tiga salinan vellum sempurna di dunia, berada dalam etalase dengan kontrol iklim, dengan tinta abad ke-15 yang masih tajam dan dapat dibaca.
Tips orang dalam
- 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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