Washington

The landscape around Washington is a low, rolling river plain beside the Potomac River, which has shaped both the city’s riverfront development and its local economy. As the United States capital, it is defined by the monumental axis of the National Mall, running between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, with the Washington Monument at its centre. Pierre Charles L’Enfant’s 1791 plan gave the city its broad avenues, diagonal streets and formal public spaces. Smithsonian museums, national memorials and the White House make downtown a focal point for civic life as well as visitors. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how the District of Columbia connects with Maryland and Virginia.

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