The Apotheosis of Washington, Washington D.C.

Name: The Apotheosis of Washington
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#551 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Apotheosis of Washington, Washington D.C.

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The Apotheosis of Washington is the fresco painted by Greek-Italian artist Constantino Brumidi in 1865 and visible through the oculus of the dome in the rotunda of the United States Capitol Building. The fresco is suspended 180 feet above the rotunda floor and covers an area of 4,664 square feet. The figures painted are up to 15 feet tall and are visible from the floor below. The dome was completed in 1863, and Brumidi painted it over the course of 11 months at the end of the Civil War. He was paid $40,000 for the fresco. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°53'23"N, 77°0'32"W

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

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The Apotheosis of Washington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, United States Botanic Garden, Statue of Freedom, United States Capitol Visitor Center.

~70 ftNW
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~340 ftNW
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~540 ftSE
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~1000 ftW
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~1020 ftW
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~980 ftE
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0.7 miE
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0.7 miS
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~1240 ftNW
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~1260 ftE
Library
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Apotheosis of Washington?

Nearby attractions include National Statuary Hall Collection, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), United States Capitol, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Ohio Clock, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to The Apotheosis of Washington by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Apotheosis of Washington:

Train

U.S. Capitol (1 min walk)
Russell (5 min walk)

Metro

Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)
Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (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 (27 min walk)