We should all know about the obelisk that defines the city at this point, but this was a good excuse to put up a photo of the monument with all its scaffolding.

With it's majestic tower and it's Revival style of architecture, it's no wonder that Trump wants to repurpose this building for his hotel.

The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building which houses the Department of Housing and Urban Development is an imposing 10 story office building with a curvature on the facade. Perhaps even more interesting are these white orbs in front of the building that light up at night, making it really look like the mothership has landed.

This building stands out, not only because of being a brick building in a sea of granite and marble, but because it's placed conveniently by a carousel, so that youngsters can be impressed with its resemblance to a castle.

This building was meant to mimic the adobe structures that various native tribes build in the American Southwest and while people argue its aesthetic merits, it certainly stands out.

While the plants housed within are certainly more beautiful, this large glass greenhouse near the Capitol is a sight to behold.

The Oldest Bank in Washington, the smallest building on this map, stands across the street from some of its more modern counterparts.