Cuban Friendship Urn, Washington D.C.

Name: Cuban Friendship Urn
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#344 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Memorial, Vernacular architecture

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The Cuban Friendship Urn, also known as the Cuban–American Friendship Urn or USS Maine Memorial, is a marble statue in Washington, D.C., listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The monument originally stood in Cuba to honor the American deaths aboard the USS Maine preceding the Spanish–American War in 1898. ()

Coordinates: 38°52'43"N, 77°2'18"W

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Southwest WashingtonWashington D.C. United States

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Cuban Friendship Urn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial.

0.8 miN
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0.8 miN
Memorial
National World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.
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0.6 miNE
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington D.C.
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~540 ftNE
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.
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0.8 miNW
Park
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0.8 miSE
Golf
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0.7 miNW
Monument to civil rights leader
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0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
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~1520 ftS
Bridge
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0.6 miE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
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Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cuban Friendship Urn?

Nearby attractions include George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), 14th Street Bridges, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Cuban Friendship Urn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cuban Friendship Urn:

Metro

Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (23 min walk)
L'Enfant Plaza • Lines: Bl, Gr, Or, Sv, Yl (26 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (27 min walk)

Bus

Pentagon Metro • Lines: 10A, 10E, 10N, 16A, 16C, 16E, 16L, 17B, 17G, 17H, 17K, 17L, 17M, 18G, 18H, 18J, 18P, 21A, 21D, 22A, 22C, 22F, 28F, 28G, 29C, 29G, 29W, 306, 393, 394, 395, 42, 599, 698, 7A, 7C, 7F, 7M, 7P, 7W, 7Y, 87, 87A, 87P, 87X, 8S, 8W, 8Z, At3, At4, Dale City OmniRide, Gainesville OmniRide, Lake Ridge OmniRide, Manassas OmniRide, Montclair OmniRide, South Route 1 OmniRide (28 min walk)
4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (30 min walk)