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Washington, District of Columbia
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The Library of Congress, located on Capitol Hill, holds over 170 million items, making it the largest library in the world by collection size.
The United States Capitol Building's construction began in 1793 and has undergone numerous expansions and restorations since then.
Before Washington, D.C., the U.S. Congress met in eight different cities, including New York City and Philadelphia.
The current cast-iron dome of the Capitol Building, completed in 1866, replaced the original wooden dome and weighs nearly 9 million pounds.
The Capitol Hill Historic District is one of the largest in the country, encompassing over 8,000 buildings and reflecting a variety of architectural styles.
The Capitol Rotunda features a fresco called 'The Apotheosis of Washington,' painted by Constantino Brumidi in 1865, depicting George Washington rising to the heavens.
The National Mall and Capitol Grounds have been the site of numerous historic protests, including the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
The United States Botanic Garden, located on the Capitol Grounds, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, established in 1820.
