the roads by the Amphitheater
The Arlington Amphitheater north entrance
moving on
Remembering the Maine: The memorial to the USS Maine
Cenotaph memorials honoring space crew
of the Space Shuttle Challenger and many others
more tombs
hilly parts of the cemetery
what a sight!
The Joint Resolution
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Located outside the cemetery
memorial Drive
back in the visitor center for a chill and rest
that's all folks
The National Gallery of art!
the front atrium of the north entrance
Opened in 1937
it's ranked 2nd nationally and 6th globally
as a museum of choice
the museum spots a large collection of fine art
statues
sculptures
and paintings alike
all displayed in large accessible galleries
marble-quete!
tapestries and murals
coin collections
old fireplaces
19th century french paintings
The garden courts in the museum
decked with skylight and plants
a place to chill and relax by the fountain
the east sculpture hall
italian paintings from 13-15th centruy
nicely framed
The Rotunda
Oculus of the West Building dome
centerpiece on the main floor
of the West Building
the sculpture galleries serves as a major hallway
for access to the various smaller galleries
like this one!
beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder
the various small galleries
housing mostly paintings
The Shaw Memorial Project
American galleries
the west sculpture hall
view of the gardens from the galleries