USA Bartholdi Fountain
The Fountain of Light and Water. Cast-iron Fountain that weighs 15 tons and stands 30 feet tall.
Photography Tips
The night is the best time to photograph the fountain's decorative lanterns. You can line up a shot with either the U.S. Capitol dome in the background or the atrium of the US Botanic Garden conservatory nearby.
Travel Information
DC Metro.
Plenty of street parking across the street at US Botanic Garden main entrance on Maryland Avenue.
Plenty of street parking across the street at US Botanic Garden main entrance on Maryland Avenue.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
07:22 - 16:51
| current local time: 08:54
Photo Themes
fountain
National Mall
water
Locations
Washington DC
Bartholdi Gardens
Bartholdi Fountain
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