3. Photo sharing and Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/groups/library_of_congress/

The Library of Congress is America's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.
The picture shows some of the richest public interiors in the United States, the work of classically trained American sculptors and painters of the "American Renaissance". Its golden shapes are very symbolic, exhibiting the progress of civilization. This photograph reminds me of Paris with its similarly ambitious expression of national pride.
The statue in the middle is absolutely beautiful. Symbolising world's knowledge and wisdom, it inspires people to never stop learning.
http://www.loc.gov/visit/maps/