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Welcome to Georgetown (Washington, DC)

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USA, Washington
English
6.6 km
1 h 30 min
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Can you imagine that this shallow water is supposed to play an important role in the city’s life? Believe it or not, it was originally planned as a connection between Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The construction works began in 1820s; however, after 22 years, it was agreed that the canal would terminate at a far closer location: Cumberland, Maryland with the total length of approximately 300 kilometres. 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It was constructed at the end of the last Century and since then serves as an entertainment spot. You can watch the picturesque scenery of the Potomac River, drink a glass of wine at the local restaurant or enjoy yourself at one of the regular events that take place here. In winter, Washington Harbor becomes D.C.’s largest ice-skating venue where the central area of the complex turns into 11,800 square feet Ice Rink. 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Today, the building serves as the Ukrainian Embassy; however, it is one of the most important buildings in national history. Here, on March 29, 1791, George Washington met with local land-owners in order to discuss the purchase of land for the new capitol of the United States. Obviously, the meeting was successful. Thus, the Forrest-Marbury house is the site of one of the most significant events in the history Of the United States – the establishment of Washington D.C. Today, the building serves as the Ukrainian embassy. Keep going down M Street. 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You can see it now on your left. On your right, there is a small square with a petrol station and cars. 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Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States. Its history dates back to 1789 when America’s first Catholic bishop, John Carroll, decided to establish Georgetown College. After less then 30 years, the school awarded its students with the first bachelor degrees. 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Does this name ring a bell? Of course it does. Bell was the genius who invented telephone. But what does this scientist and inventor have to do with the building we are standing in front of? Let us talk about Alexander Graham Bell for a bit in order to find out why we mentioned him here in Georgetown. 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This house was once home for George Washington’s step-granddaughter Martha Parke Custis Peter. At the beginning of the 19th Century, together with her husband Thomas Peter, son of the First Mayor of Georgetown, they decided to buy a house to settle in as a young family. 8.5 acres of land seemed to be just right for their purpose and later on, the beautiful house was built. From that time, the walls of Tudor Place have seen six generations of Peters. 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You have probably heard about this place – it is widely known for its beautiful 27 acres of large gardens. However, the history of the Dumbarton Oaks is also as bright as flowers behind this brick wall. The beautiful house was built in the beginning of the 19th Century and then was owned by a local magnate who gave the house its first name: The Oaks. 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It looks exactly like one of those haunted houses from horror movies, doesn’t it? Well, that might be more than just our imagination because the building belongs to the Oak Hill Cemetery. The cemetery dates back to the 19th Century and looks a bit like a park, however instead of unique plants it offers gravestones of generals, admirals, doctors, lawyers and politicians. 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This house is a good example of Federal period architecture. We have already talked about the Federal-style today in connection with Tudor Place, so let us now describe it in more detail. 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Does the architecture style seem familiar to you? It is the Federal architecture we learned about at Dumbarton House. Other than the fact that this house has never been moved to another place with a horse and rollers, it is still well-known in the capitol. After the assassination of the 35th President of the United States – John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline bought this house in order to make it permanent home for herself and her children. However, they moved to New York after a year. Photo Newton D. 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All these small houses on 28th street NW were built long ago. Can you guess which is the oldest one? If you look to your right, you will see a tiny dark-red wooden house with a lovely white fence around it. It looks like the home of the seven dwarfs, doesn’t it? This house was built before the Civil War; therefore, it is one of the oldest houses in Georgetown. Just imagine how many interesting things from Georgetown’s history this home would tell, if it could! [step] => 14 [trigger_zona] => 30 [link] => [time_of_work] => [ramp] => 0 [name] => The Old Wooden House [audio] => Array ( [id] => 9705 [name] => 14.0.mp3 [duration] => 41 [created] => 1534755981 [link_play] => /api/data/audio/205/205/9705.mp3 ) ) )

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You have never seen such a romantic, cosy and calm part of Washington D.C. before. Brick houses, antique shops, restaurants and cafés – Georgetown does not even seem like an American city! The Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal will make you feel like you are in Venice, while the cosy houses surrounding the streets will remind you of Germany, Austria, or even Great Britain! The history of this magical place dates back to the middle of the 18th Century when English colonists established the city of Georgetown. Being then connected to the capitol that is 30 years younger, Georgetown became the most unique district in Washington D.C.
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