Capitol terraces

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Capitol terraces are the stepped outdoor platforms and landscaped levels surrounding the U.S. Capitol that provide ceremonial approaches, public gathering spaces, and scenic views of Washington, D.C.

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Label Occurrences
Capitol terraces canonical 1

Statements (44)

Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural feature
landscape architecture element
access open to the public subject to security restrictions
adjacentTo Capitol Reflecting Pool area
Capitol lawns
Capitol plazas
Capitol steps
category Part of the United States Capitol
Public space in Washington, D.C.
country United States of America
designedTo frame views of the Capitol dome
mediate grade changes around the Capitol
hasFeature balustrades
landscaped levels
lawns
planted areas
ramps
retaining walls
stairs
stepped outdoor platforms
walkways
hasFunction ceremonial approach to the U.S. Capitol
public gathering space
transition between Capitol building and surrounding landscape
viewing platform for Washington, D.C. landmarks
hasViewOf Capitol Reflecting Pool
National Mall
Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington Monument
locatedIn United States Capitol
Washington, D.C.
maintainedBy Architect of the Capitol
materialUsed concrete
landscape plantings
stone
notableFor panoramic views of central Washington, D.C.
role in civic and political events on Capitol Hill
orientation east and west sides of the U.S. Capitol
partOf Capitol Complex
surface form: Capitol complex

United States Capitol grounds
usedFor inaugural ceremonies access and circulation
photography and sightseeing
public demonstrations and rallies
tourist circulation around the Capitol

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Input
Subject: Capitol terraces
Description of subject: Capitol terraces are the stepped outdoor platforms and landscaped levels surrounding the U.S. Capitol that provide ceremonial approaches, public gathering spaces, and scenic views of Washington, D.C.

Referenced by (1)

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United States Capitol grounds hasPart Capitol terraces