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The Pentagon
Washington D.C. Top 11 in Can't Miss Attractions
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Open Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-4:00pm
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 1 hour
Address: 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1400
mapPhone: +1-703-6971776
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The Pentagon is the seat of the US Department of Defense and is located in Arlington County, Virginia, southwest of Washington, DC. Due to its special function, sometimes the word "Pentagon" not only represents the building itself, but also often used as a synonym for the US Department of Defense and even the US military authorities. On September 11, 2001, on the day of the 60th anniversary of the Pentagon’s groundbreaking, the September 11 terrorist attack occurred. American Airlines Flight 77 hijacked by terrorists crashed into the west side of the Pentagon and crashed.
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Introduction
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, the part of the US government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces. The Pentagon is located on the banks of the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia. Dedicated in 1943, it is the world's largest office building. A well-known misconception held the most sensitive materials were housed in the building's central courtyard, resulting in this location being a prime target during the Cold War should hostilities have erupted between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Getting Around
You can both take subway Blue or Green line, and alight at Pentagon Station. And you can walk to your destination from there.
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Helpful Information
1.You are required to book your appointment through its website in advance before your visit to the Pentagon.2.Photo taking is not allowed while touring the inside of the building. Furthermore, you have to switch off your mobile phone and all other wireless electronic devices.3.The car park of the Pentagon is not open to the public. Therefore, it is recommended that you go there by subway.
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The Pentagon is the seat of the US Department of Defense and is located in Arlington County, Virginia, southwest of Washington, DC. Due to its special function, sometimes the word "Pentagon" not only represents the building itself, but also often used as a synonym for the US Department of Defense and even the US military authorities. On September 11, 2001, on the day of the 60th anniversary of the Pentagon’s groundbreaking, the September 11 terrorist attack occurred. American Airlines Flight 77 hijacked by terrorists crashed into the west side of the Pentagon and crashed.
The US military command center is also a very large site. This huge pentagonal building is not very important. The Pentagon is also a very interesting thing, and it is also a very rich angle.
When I came here, I did not make a careful strategy. The Pentagon can be visited, and there is a visitor center that requires an appointment 2 weeks in advance. It is a pity that the guards are temporarily not allowed in. The guard is a standard American soldier. He is tall, handsome and friendly. He repeatedly explained that he should book in advance on the computer, and there is a big police dog next to you. It was very dazzling and the photo was dizzy. I followed the pedestrians and walked forward unknowingly to the office area. I met a black official and politely said that there is no photo taken here and the visitor center can be visited. When I left from Washington, I saw the whole view of the Pentagon on the plane. I was very emotional. It was really pentagonal.
The Pentagon can enter the interior but it needs to be booked in advance. A lot of attractions in the United States provide reservation services. If you are not likely to get the reservation, the Pentagon will have to look down from a high point to see the overall effect.
The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world by office space. It is the main headquarters of the US Department of Defense and a potent symbol of US military might. The Pentagon was built during the WWII era and became the main target of Russian nuclear attacks during the Cold War. I love the story about the cafe at the complex's center which was the bulls eye. The only real attack the Pentagon ever suffered was on 9/11 when terrorists flew a plane into its flank.
It is one of the few things I've recommended that require advance planning and reservations. Book your tour several weeks in advance and make sure you show up early with your id and reservation letter. The newer POW/MIA hall is impressive, the 9/11 Memorial is even more so. The vastness of this space is boggling, with a large, open center food court and shopping area for workers. Beautiful building just oozes honor and service to government.
This is on the second stop in Virginia on the blue line headed towards Franconia-Springfield. Right after Arlington. Although the building is in VA, it's mailing address is DC. You can get a tour of the massive office building by the Old Guard soldiers. You can also walk outside to see the 9/11 monument (benches and mini reflection pools).
was there before 9/11 had a great tour which I understand they no longer do
A very big, very confusing building that is clearly the central operation for the US Department of Defense. My brother is currently a marine working here so I got a very unique tour of the place. Even if you don't come from a military family, it's worth checking out. There are really interesting nuggets of history displayed throughout all of the hallways and you end up learning a lot about the making of the US Military.