Lincoln Memorial, is an honorary tribute to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The memorial is situated on the National Mall in Washington DC. The Memorial has witnessed many legends deliver their speeches and numerous events of national stature happening since its dedication in 1922. The most notable and memorable speech delivered here is believed to be that of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
A beautiful structure with seven-foot diameter columns that stretch 44 feet high is one of the main attractions of the place. The memorial is also acclaimed for being an emblem of focus, race, relations. The statue is a symbol of power and strength and is beautiful to look at. The memorial dazzles under the stars with its beautifully eliminated persona and is even visible from a very long distance throughout the day and all through the night.
By Metro:
The closest Metro station to the Lincoln Memorial is Foggy Bottom (Blue-Orange-Silver). It’s about a 15 to 20-minute walk to the memorial. There is only one exit at Foggy Bottom which lets you out on 23rd Street. Just come out of the metro, make an immediate right turn onto 23rd Street, and follow that down until you see the memorial. Alternatively, you can also reach the memorial via Smithsonian Metro (Blue-Orange-Silver). This will take you 25 minutes, but you will also be passing the Washington Monument and World War 2 Memorials so you can have a look at them on the way
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Timings may differ on Holidays and special occasions
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