The National Capitol Columns at Washington, D.C.'s National Arboretum are a striking monument set amid the expansive 20-acre Ellipse Meadow. The 22 Corinthian columns were originally part of the U.S. Capitol's east portico from 1828 to 1958. They were relocated to the Arboretum in the 1980s after being removed from the Capitol due to an architectural mismatch with the new, larger dome completed in 1866. Today, they stand prominently against the open sky in the meadow with and a reflecting pool, making this a scenic, unique spot to visit.

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1. Mount Hamilton – National Capitol Columns loop from Arboretum

7.91km

02:09

110m

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2. National Capitol Columns loop from Arboretum

3.38km

00:55

50m

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3. National Capitol Columns loop from Arboretum

4.13km

01:06

50m

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Location: District Of Columbia, United States

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1. Mount Hamilton – National Capitol Columns loop from Arboretum

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