At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) The Washington Monument is seen from the Lincoln Memorial as snow covers the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. (Kent Nishimura/Getty ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...

Here, not only will you find a rich historical heritage, but also the original Washington Monument erected in 1827. This landmark is located in Maryland's Washington Monument State Park ...