Kalorama Heights in District of Columbia
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Islamic Center of Washington

The Islamic Center of Washington is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in Washington, D.C. , United States. It is located on Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue just east of the bridge over Rock Creek. When it opened in 1957 it was the largest Muslim place of worship in the Western Hemisphere. Some 6000 people attend prayers there each Friday. The center was originally conceived in 1944 when the Turkish ambassador Münir Ertegün died and there was no mosque in which to hold his funeral.

Located at 38.9169, -77.0569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Mosques in Washington, D.C., Landmarks in Washington, D.C.

Sheridan Circle

Sheridan Circle is a traffic circle in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Embassy Row. It is named for General Philip Sheridan, Union general of the American Civil War and later general of the United States Army. An equestrian statue of Sheridan designed by Gutzon Borglum stands on a low platform in the grassy center of the circle.

Located at 38.9119, -77.0506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Squares, plazas, and circles in Washington, D.C., Streets in Washington, D.C.

Letelier case

The Letelier case (September 21, 1976) refers to the killing in Washington, D.C. of Orlando Letelier, a Chilean political figure and later United States-based activist, along with his American assistant, Ronni Moffitt. The assassination by agents of the Chilean secret police DINA of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet was one among many in Operation Condor.

Located at 38.9119, -77.0503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1976 murders in the United States, History of Chile, Political scandals in Chile, 1976 in Chile, Terrorist incidents in the United States, Espionage scandals and incidents, Chile–United States relations, Car and truck bombings in the United States, Murder in Washington, D.C.

Omni Shoreham Hotel

The Shoreham Hotel is a hotel in Northwest Washington, D.C. , owned by Omni Hotels. It is located at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street. Built in 1930, the building was designed by Waddy Butler Wood. The hotel has also been an entertainment venue having been the home of Mark Russell and The Capitol Steps.

Located at 38.9225, -77.0535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hotels in Washington, D.C., Hotel buildings completed in 1930, Hotels established in 1930, Reportedly haunted locations in the United States

Permanent mission of Mexico to the OAS

The Permanent Mission of Mexico to the Organization of American States (OAS) is located on: 2440 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington DC, 20008; USA.

Located at 38.9142, -77.0542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Mexico, Foreign relations of Mexico, Diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C.

Charles C. Glover Memorial Bridge

The Charles C. Glover Memorial Bridge or Massachusetts Avenue Bridge in Northwest Washington, D.C. conveys Massachusetts Avenue over Rock Creek and Rock Creek Park. The concrete arch bridge was constructed in 1939 and has a length of 386.2 feet. On November 20, 1946, Stephen Norman, grandson of Theodor Herzl, jumped off the bridge to his death three weeks after learning that his whole family had died in the Holocaust.

Located at 38.9179, -77.0583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1939, Crossings of Rock Creek (Potomac River), Historic American Engineering Record in Washington, D.C., Road bridges in Washington, D.C.

Embassy of Turkey, Washington, D.C

The Embassy of Turkey in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Turkey to the United States. It is located at 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest in the Embassy Row neighborhood. The chancery is housed in a new building, inaugurated by Turkish President Süleyman Demirel on April 23, 1999. Designed by Shalom Baranes Associates, it reflects aspects of Turkish vernacular architecture while harmonizing with the styles of the Sheridan-Kalorama neighborhood.

Located at 38.9165, -77.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1999, Diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C., Diplomatic missions of Turkey, Turkey–United States relations

Alliance Française de Washington

The Alliance Française of Washington is a non-profit, non governmental cultural and educational American association. Its mission is to promote the French language and Francophone cultures in the Capital Region, as well as intercultural exchanges, within the context of the international network of the Alliance Française

Located at 38.9169, -77.0486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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French-language education, Cultural promotion organizations, Language schools, Educational institutions established in 1949

Russian Cultural Center

The Russian Cultural Center is a museum and building in Washington, D.C. to support Russian culture in the United States and preserve its causes and beliefs.

Located at 38.9154, -77.0485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Russia–United States relations, Russian-American culture in Washington, D.C., Russian-American history, Ethnic museums in Washington, D.C.

Embassy of Greece, Washington, D.C

The Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. is the Hellenic Republic's diplomatic mission to the United States. It is located at 2221 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Embassy Row neighborhood, near Sheridan Circle. The Embassy complex consists of four buildings. The current ambassador is Vasilis Kaskarelis who is in office since 2009.

Located at 38.9122, -77.0499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C., Diplomatic missions of Greece, Greece–United States relations

Robert Emmet (Connor)

Robert Emmet is a bronze statue, by Jerome Connor. There are four examples: Massachusetts Avenue and 24th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. ; St Stephen's Green, Dublin; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; Emmetsburg, Iowa. The San Francisco example was dedicated on July 20, 1919. The Washington example was cast in 1916, and was dedicated on June 28, 1917. It was rededicated on April 22, 1966. The statue was a gift to the Smithsonian Institution on loan to the National Park Service.

Located at 38.9139, -77.0528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1916 sculptures, Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C., Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C., Artworks in the collection of the United States National Park Service, Collection of the Smithsonian Institution, Bronze sculptures in the United States

St. Jerome the Priest (Meštrović)

St. Jerome the Priest is a bronze statue, by Ivan Meštrović, located at 2343 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.. It was commissioned by the Croatian Franciscan Fathers, and originally located at the Abbey, 1359 Monroe Street, N.E. , Washington, D.C. , and was later moved to the Croatian embassy. Ivan Mestrovic donated his work to the Croatian Franciscan Fathers. The inscription reads: (On front of base) ST. JEROME THE PRIEST A.D. 341-420 GREATEST DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH I. MESTROVIC

Located at 38.9136, -77.052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C., Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C., 1954 sculptures, Bronze sculptures in the United States, Croatian art