Lincoln Memorial Audio Guide
Explore Lincoln Memorial with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Lincoln Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It serves as a prominent tourist attraction and a site for public gatherings.
What you will hear
The Reflecting Pool Approach
Start at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool to capture the iconic symmetrical view of the memorial and its reflection before walking toward the monument.
View From the Landing
From this elevation, the vast expanse of the National Mall unfolds in a display of urban planning and grand civic design.
The Exterior Colonnade
Examine the Greek Revival architecture and the 36 Doric columns that symbolize the unity of the states at the time of Lincoln's death.
The Greek Revival Facade
The exterior of the memorial is a masterclass in Neoclassical architecture, utilizing specific stones to convey a sense of strength.
The Central Chamber: Lincoln Enshrined
Step into the heart of the memorial to face the 19-foot-tall seated statue of Abraham Lincoln, carved from 28 blocks of Georgia marble.
The Memorial Epitaph
An inscription above the statue’s head serves as a permanent dedication, summarizing the purpose of the entire monument.
The South Chamber: The Second Inaugural Address
The South Chamber contains Lincoln's final major speech, focused on healing the nation with 'malice toward none and charity for all.'
The Stone Typo
Hidden within the thousands of perfectly carved letters on the walls is a rare and permanent human error.
The Interior Murals
Look high above the inscriptions to see the allegorical murals by Jules Guérin representing principles like Emancipation and Reunion.
The Emancipation Mural
High above the inscribed speeches are colorful allegorical paintings that represent the principles of liberty and progress.
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