Library of Congress

　　Tour Guide  
　　Visiting: Please line up at the Jefferson Bldg before opening time   Introduction  
　　The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world by collection size. It is located just east of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., and consists of the Jefferson Building, the Adams Building, and the Madison Building. Established in 1800, it houses 20 million books along with a vast array of charts, manuscripts, maps, periodicals, recordings, and film reels—totaling around 80 million items. The shelves, if lined up, would stretch 547 kilometers. The library holds treasures such as George Washington’s handwritten diary, the original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence, one of only three surviving copies of the first printed Bible, and even books gifted by the Qing government. It is a monumental repository of knowledge, and even if you don’t have time to sit down and read, it’s worth visiting just to admire its grand scale and meticulously curated layout. The magnificent Great Hall, where tours conclude, is a stunning spot for photos.      Transportation     　Metro: Take the Orange or Blue Line to Capitol South Station   Address: Adams Bldg – 2nd St & Independence Ave SE, Jefferson Bldg – 1st St & E Capitol St SE, Madison Bldg – between 1st St & Independence Ave and C St SE

　　 Washington, D.C., USA