Description

• See Experts repair old books; rarest book on display; Talking and Braille books; reading room;
• Map collection; Jefferson Reading Room; Copyright office; Congressional Reading Room
• 21 images in 3D
• Reels fit all View-Master viewers

The Washington Library of Congress, in the Capitol Hill area of Washington DC, is the national library of America and is actually the world’s largest library and one of the major landmarks in Washington DC. Its three enormous buildings are home to more than 100 million items, including the papers of over 20 presidents, along the 535 miles / 856 km of bookshelves. There is an interesting short film shown in the ground-floor’s visitor’s center and guided tours of the Washington Library of Congress are available. One of the main attractions is the grand Main Reading Room, which features high ceilings and impressive architecture. The Washington Library of Congress is situated close to the Capitol South Metro train station.