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5 DC Arches That You Need in Your Instagram Feed

Photo by @dccitygirl via Instagram.

In DC’s federal core, arches, like columns, are inescapable. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t sprinkled throughout the wider city’s architecture, as well. Here are some of the best arch shots we’ve seen.

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If you’re in Fed Triangle right now, just look up—you’re probably under an arch.

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Arches and corinthians.

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The National Cathedral is open from 10AM most days, and is basically arch-heaven on earth.

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Post-restoration, the Main Hall looks the same as it did when it was built 110 years ago.

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Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrors” in nature.

Rosa is a senior editor at Bitch Magazine. She’s written for Washingtonian and Smithsonian magazine.