Washington National Cathedral

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Washington National Cathedral is a dramatic Gothic building. It is so ___BEAUTY___ that it is considered to be one of the greatest architectural treasures of the world. There are various excursions to the cathedral. The best idea is to go online to check the guides’ schedules as they ____SPECIAL___ in different aspects of the building’s history. It took 82 years to build the cathedral – Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone in 1908, and the cathedral’s ____CONSTRUCT___ didn’t technically stop until 1990. The cathedral provoked strong opposition early on, but later the numerous ___ARGUE___ calmed down. It is great to have a walk around the cathedral through the ___PEACE___ paths in the garden. The 2011 earthquake caused an estimated $26 million in damages to the cathedral. Repairs are underway, but nevertheless, ___VISIT____ still have full access to the key areas of interest inside the cathedral.

Millennium Park

Rising by the lakefront, Millennium Park is a great place to spend a day. It is a complex of ___BEAUTY_____ examples of modern architecture. One can say it is an outdoor modern design gallery. Most elements of this outstanding park are free for ____VISIT___. The park is especially ___FAME____ for its connection with music. In summer, Millennium Park _____OFFICIAL___ hosts free concerts at lunchtime and at 6.30 pm. For the latter, bring a picnic basket and enjoy new music on Mondays, jazz and world music on Thursdays, and classical music on a ____DAY____ basis. Each Saturday free exercise classes (yoga at 8 am, Pilates at 9 am and dance at 10 am) take place in the park as well. The Family Fun Tent provides free _____ACTIVE____ for kids on Sundays between 10 am and 3 pm. Free walking tours take place on Sundays, or you may do it yourself with a downloadable tour from the website.

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