Enjoy it while visiting Washington, D.C. in District of Columbia
The Lincoln Memorial is a popular monument in the District, loved by travelers. It stands out among other monuments and honors the great Abraham Lincoln. If you’re interested in history, you’ll appreciate the chance to read Lincoln’s famous speeches, such as the Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address. These speeches are engraved on the memorial’s north and south walls. The design of the memorial, created by Henry Bacon, is truly remarkable. It features 38 Doric columns, with 36 of them representing the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s passing. Art history and architecture enthusiasts will find this design fascinating.