What does the Washington monument look like?

The Washington Monument is a white, stone obelisk located in Washington, D.C., United States. It commemorates George Washington, the first President of the United States, and stands at 555 feet (169 meters) in height, making it the tallest stone structure in the world.

- Height: 555 feet (169 meters)

- Base: Square, measuring 55 feet (17 meters) on each side

- Exterior: Made of white marble blocks from Maryland and Virginia

- Apex: Pointed tip made of aluminum

- Observation Deck: At 500 feet (152 meters), accessible by elevator

- Windows: Small windows near the top offer views of the city