In your tourist trip to Washington, you will have the opportunity to visit various museums, but also buildings that have been protagonists in the history of the United States.
In this regard, it undoubtedly stands out visit of the Capitol, Seat of the Congress of the United States, but you can also visit another historical building linked to it, that of the Library of Congress.
Specifically, it is the Thomas Jefferson Building, located behind the Capitol, which was the first of the three current headquarters of the aforementioned cultural institution.
All the information in detail
Curiosities history Library of Congress in Washington
La United States Library of Congress It has its origin in the year 1800, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, and his initial collection of books was based in the building itself. Capitol.
But this collection was destroyed in 1815 by English troops, so the man himself Thomas Jefferson decided to give Congress his own private library of 6.500 books.
Since then there has been a gradual increase in the funds of the Library of Congress, but a fire in 1851 destroyed 35.000 books, two-thirds of his collection at the time,
It was in 1897 when the collection was finally moved to the new building, which was named Thomas Jefferson.
By then the funds already reached 840.000 books.
What to see when visiting the Thomas Jefferson Building
Currently, the Library of Congress It is one of the largest in the world, with more than 30 million books, and is considered the United States National Library.
El Thomas Jefferson Building It was built in the style of Italian Renaissance, and it is worth entering it (free entry) to see its imposing Grand Lobby two floors that you find at the entrance, with impressive stairs.
On the second floor you can see the enormous Reading room circular in shape, on whose high walls the shelves are distributed.
Washington Library of Congress Hours
The Visiting hours for the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress They are from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m., and are closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Of course, keep in mind that for this visit you must reserve your entry time in advance, which I advise you to do, if possible, several weeks before the trip.
Finally, another option you have is to sign up for this Private Capitol Hill Tour in which, in an exclusive group ideal for families or friends, you will visit the Capitol, Library of Congress and Supreme Courta guide in spanish and four hours long.
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