About Washington Monument
The Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, is considered the first major monument honoring George Washington. It stands at Mount Vernon Place and was built from a design by the architect Robert Mills, who also designed the famous Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Construction began in 1815 and was completed in 1829. The monument consists of a white marble column in the Doric style that rises more than 54 meters (about 177 feet). You can climb 227 steps to an observation platform and take in views of the city from the top.
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- Address
- 699 Washington Pl
21201 Baltimore, USA - District
- Mount Vernon
- Phone
- +14109625070
- Website
- www.mountvernonplace.org
- monument@mvpconservancy.org
- Coordinates
- 39.29750° N · -76.61564° E
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quick answersWhat is the Washington Monument in Baltimore?
The Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland, is considered the first major monument honoring George Washington. It was built to a design by architect Robert Mills, who also designed the famous Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Construction began in 1815 and was completed in 1829.
Can you climb the Washington Monument in Baltimore?
Yes, at the Washington Monument in Baltimore you can climb 227 steps to an observation platform. From there you get a view over the city. The monument is a white marble column in the Doric style and stands more than 178 feet (54 meters) tall.
Where is the Washington Monument in Baltimore?
The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands at Mount Vernon Place in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. The address is 699 Washington Pl, Baltimore, USA.
What can you visit around the Washington Monument in Baltimore?
Several attractions are located right near the Washington Monument in Baltimore. travelguide195 lists the George Peabody Sculpture about 53 meters away, the historic Graham-Hughes House about 115 meters away, and the art museum The Walters Art Museum about 142 meters away.
Are there restaurants and tours around the Washington Monument in Baltimore?
Yes, travelguide195 lists around 86 restaurants within 500 meters of the Washington Monument in Baltimore. The monument is also part of the tour "Baltimore in One Day: From Mount Vernon Place to the Inner Harbor."
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At the turn of the 19th century, Baltimorians lobbied for a monument dedicated to the United States' first president, and in 1829 Washington's first monument finished construction. It was designed by architect Robert Mills who later designed that other Washington Monument in D.C. It is now the focal point of the Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Visitors can climb to the top (more than 160 feet high) with admission to see a panoramic view of the city.
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