Peace Monument, Washington D.C.

#104 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Peace Circle is a traffic circle in Washington, D.C., located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street NW. At its center is the Peace Monument, also known as the Naval Memorial. It is a monument to the naval deaths during the American Civil War. The monument is topped by the allegorical sculptures of Grief and History. On the southeast side facing the United States Capitol there is a figure of Peace, and on the northwest side, there are figures of Victory and the babies Mars and Neptune. The monument is located on Capitol grounds adjacent to the Capitol Reflection Pool. The monument was sculpted by Franklin Simmons and completed in 1878. The monument was restored in the 1990s. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'26"N, 77°0'44"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Peace Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, National Museum of the American Indian, United States Botanic Garden, Statue of Freedom.

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~540 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peace Monument?

Nearby attractions include Ulysses S Grant Memorial, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Union Square, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), James A. Garfield Monument, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Statue of Freedom, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Peace Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peace Monument:

Train

U.S. Capitol (5 min walk)
Rayburn (7 min walk)

Metro

Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (12 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (14 min walk)
Washington Deluxe Bus (16 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (20 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (30 min walk)