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Library of Congress
Najboljši čas za obisk
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.
Nasveti za proračun
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.
Priporočeno za
Book lovers and literature fans, History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts
Načrtujte svoj obisk
2-3 hours
O znamenitosti
Hitre informacije: Glavna čitalnica ima 160 čevljev visoko kupolasto strop, knjižnica pa hrani več kot 175 milijonov predmetov v 470 jezikih. Thomas Jefferson je leta 1815 prodal svojo osebno knjižnico s 6.487 knjigami kongresu, potem ko so britanske čete med vojno leta 1812 zažgale originalno zbirko.
Poudarki: Pojdite v Veliko dvorano in poglejte navzgor: 75 čevljev visoka vitražna strešna lina žari nad vami, obdana z marmornimi stebri in pozlačenimi loki. Gutenbergova biblija, ena od samo treh popolnih pergamentnih izvodov na svetu, leži v klimatsko nadzorovanem okovju, njeno črnilo iz 15. stoletja je še vedno ostro in berljivo.
Notranji nasveti
- 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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