Sunday, January 2, 2011

Library of Congress

Library of Congress interior Washington DC by Selep Imaging
Library of Congress Interior

The Library of Congress in Washington DC, USA is housed in a spectacular building.
Interior of the Library of Congress Washington DC by Jeanne Selep Imaging
Library of Congress interior, Washington DC
Beautiful details are everywhere you look - in the mosiacs on the floors, the stained glass on the ceiling, and the wonderful pillars, carvings and paintings on the walls.
Library of Congress ceiling Angels

I enjoy stained glass windows - below is a close-up of one of the stained glass panels from the ceiling.
Library of Congress ceiling stained glass window
Stained glass window in the Library of Congress

Mosaic floors are so decorative - the floors here are incredible.
Mosaic floor Library of Congress Washington DC
Mosaic floor in the Library of Congress, Washington DC

The Library of Congress is one of the great places to explore in Washington DC.  There are so many great sites to see in Washington DC that this building is often missed by tourists on their first visit.  If you can find the time - don't miss it. 

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I am linking up to these memes:
This is my 11th entry to Mosaic Monday (I was entry 32)
This is my 9th entry to the meme Scenic Sunday (I was entry 50).

And in April 2013: Tablescaper: Oh the places I've been Thurs (Entry 21).
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8 comments:

  1. A Bit of the BlarneyJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Wow! What beautiful mosaics!!! Very nicely done. Have a grand day! Cathy

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  2. SnapJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Stunning images of a very special place. Too bad not everyone visits the Library of Congress while in DC. They are missing something. Happy New Year!

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    It is a beautiful building. I like the stained glass and the mosaic floor. Happy New Years.

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  4. concretenprimrosesJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Wow! I'll be sure to visit next time I'm down there!
    Kathy

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  5. ShirleyJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Too beautiful to be forgotten, if ever I am in the area I will definitely have to make the time to visit.

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  6. Carolina MountainsJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Love the details int he building. great mosaics.

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  7. The TablescaperApril 26, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    I'm amazed at the beauty of this place. I had no idea.

    Thanks for being a part of "Oh, the places I've been!". Looking forward to having you be a regular contributor.

    - The Tablescaper

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  8. SarahApril 27, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Spectacular in deed! This is a gorgeous building. I'm adding this to my DC list. '-)

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