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Union Station

Union Station

Washington DC, DC

Daniel Burnham's Beaux-Arts masterpiece features a 96-foot barrel vault ceiling, arched windows, and a grand concourse that feels more Roman bath than train station.

Photography Guide

Best Time
midday
Crowds
Busy
Shot Types
interiorarchitecturewide
Best Seasons
any
Practical Tips
Go at midday when light floods through the south-facing windows. The Main Hall is always accessible. Shoot from the upper-level walkway for the best vantage.

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