Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is next to the Capitol and needs to be reserved before visiting. The interior feels more beautiful than the Capitol. The library is in use, and some people read books inside, so you must be quiet when you enter the library. Individual areas are not allowed to take pictures. Signs must be subject to management. The library building is very beautiful inside and outside, and you can take more pictures if you have time.

It is worth a visit and highly recommended. It is a free library that must be visited in the Washington area. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. It is not only the national library of the United States, but also an important global research center. It has a rich collection of documents in various forms, including books, manuscripts, maps, photos, music, movies, etc., with a total of more than 170 million items. In such an environment, time seems to stand still, and every detail can trigger infinite reverie. The Library of Congress is not only a palace of knowledge, but also a meticulously crafted work of art. Every visitor is fascinated by it and feels its unparalleled beauty.

The Library of Congress was built in 1800. It is the largest library in the world and one of the most important libraries in the world. It is operated with the support of the U.S. Congress. It houses 75 million works and nearly 100 million collections of various types. The library is divided into several exhibition areas. The original idea was to have a circular library. You can see the panoramic view from the second floor, or you can queue up to go in and take a closer look at the environment. Some areas are blocked and tourists cannot enter, while some areas are open. If you need to, you can read there. The library is free and no reservation is required. There is also a cafe inside, so you can stay in it for a day without coming out.

If you want to visit the Library of Congress, you need to make an appointment online in advance. It is free. You cannot go in directly on site. The Library of Congress consists of three buildings named after American presidents. The main appointment is the Jefferson Building. After entering the building, go upstairs to overlook the interior from a high altitude, and then go back to the first floor to visit the interior. Both the lobby on the first floor and the library on the first floor are very magnificent. It takes about an hour and a half to visit the entire library. There is an underground passage between the Library of Congress and the Capitol. After visiting the Library of Congress, you can walk directly to the Capitol from this underground passage, so as to avoid the long queues at the main entrance of the Capitol.

Visiting the Library of Congress, I was shocked by its architecture and decoration, it is so beautiful. Among the most important libraries in the world, the Library of Congress is undoubtedly at the top. Although it is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, it was built and opened in 1800, with only more than 200 years of history. In the annals of world libraries, it can only take a back seat. Today, the Library of Congress has become the world's largest treasure house of knowledge. It not only occupies an important position in American culture, but is also the world's largest and most influential national library.