Explore Capitol Hill

The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of the National Mall on a plateau 88 feet above the level of the Potomac River, commanding a westward view across the Capitol Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument 1.4 miles away and the Lincoln Memorial 2.2 miles away. Learn about the history, art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol here, and take an interactive look at the building through the Architect's Virtual Capitol.