Monuments, meanwhile, typically pay homage to figures or events. From the memorials dotting Washington, D.C.'s National Mall to the Communist-era statues in Budapest’s Memento Park, these ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

Several of the city's best guided tours also feature stops at the Washington Monument and the White House, including the best bus tours. DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour (6028 reviews ...