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The tallest masonry structure in the world, the Washington Monument can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. In turn, visitors can take the one-minute elevator ride to the top and view the city itself. The top of the Washington Monument is a great place to look out across the nation’s capitol. One can see the Washington D.C. envisioned by city planner and architect Pierre L’Enfant, who tried to create a city filled with broad avenues, ceremonial circles and tree-lined roadways. Traveling to the top of the Washington Monument has become a standard tourist activity for good reason. The views of Washington D.C. are simply breathtaking, especially during on-season hours where visitors can see Washington’s beautiful nighttime vista.