Washington Monument
is really Washington Monument, District of Columbia
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The white obelisk at the centre of the National Mall, visible from almost everywhere on the game's map.
The real place
The Washington Monument was completed in 1884 and stands about 169 metres tall. A change in the colour of the marble about a third of the way up marks where construction stopped for over two decades around the Civil War.
Visiting
An elevator takes you to the observation level at the top; tickets are free but timed, so reserve them online in advance. The grounds around the base are open at all hours.
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