Pentagon Memorial
Pentagon Memorial
4.5
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  • Andy K
    Loughborough, United Kingdom23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Recent visit
    Very serene and sombre place for reflection on.this Memorial for victims of the 9/11 tragedy which affected the Pentagon.on that day. Memorial beautifully preserved and worth a visit. To.get there, use either Blue Metro line to Pentagon and then walk.to the Memorial which is well.sign posted.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 September 2023
  • Bea
    1,295 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pentagon Memorial
    The Pentagon memorial honors 184 people who were killed at the Pentagon on 9/11. It is open to public the whole week. Each Memorial Unit contains a pool, the units are organized per the birth year of each victim. This place is very emotional.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 December 2023
  • jongable
    Oakland Charter Township, Michigan762 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Moving
    Glad we stopped at this memorial, which is not often included in a DC itinerary. The artists’ concept for memorializing those that lost their lives to the evil terrorists is quite interesting. I am also glad to have seen the Pentagon up close. While not architecturally interesting, its size is memorable.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 April 2024
  • Arthur M
    Hamilton, Canada1,621 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only worth a quick stop. Security is pretty high and certain angles of the building are not permitted.
    The walk from the Metro station to the memorial was pretty long and arduous. And the memorial itself was pretty small, but knowing that this is the Defense Department's main building, security around the areas was pretty high. Photography of the building itself was not allowed based on the signs, so I gotta be careful not directing my camera at them on fear of being shot. So that said, the security situation did dampen my experience in the memorial. But understandably, safety is the top priority.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 July 2024
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21 046 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
9/11 is undoubtedly one of the most important events in contemporary US history. The attack against the world's largest office building still sounds shocking today. This leafy memorial, right outside the Pentagon, is a solemn reminder of the casualties in the plane crash. The place is peaceful but painful for Americans. A short Metro ride from DC is well worth it.
Written 17 December 2022
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Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1 621 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
The walk from the Metro station to the memorial was pretty long and arduous. And the memorial itself was pretty small, but knowing that this is the Defense Department's main building, security around the areas was pretty high. Photography of the building itself was not allowed based on the signs, so I gotta be careful not directing my camera at them on fear of being shot.

So that said, the security situation did dampen my experience in the memorial. But understandably, safety is the top priority.
Written 1 July 2024
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Lynn S
League City, TX588 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
This was a beautiful memorial to the victims of the 9/11/01 plane which crashed into the Pentagon. I wish we could have seen this at night. I bet it is beautiful at night all lit up. Each victim of the tragedy has their own little bench type memorial with their names. Pictures don't do it justice. You can take the subway to the Pentagon stop and the signs will guide you as you walk to the Pentagon and then around the Pentagon to the Memorial. We didn't go in the Pentagon. The walk to/from the subway and around the Pentagon is not short, but it's not too bad either and it's worth it to see the memorial. Now we have seen the 9/11 memorial in NYC and the one at the Pentagon so we need to go to Virginia and see the one there. Remember these were not just military personnel but civilians who were just going to work to do their job on a day seemingly normal like any other. Just imagine going to work and a plane crashes into your office building. So sad for the families who lost loved ones in this tragedy but glad we could visit and pay tribute. Thank you for your sacrifice and may God bless America.
Written 9 June 2022
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Bea
1 295 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
The Pentagon memorial honors 184 people who were killed at the Pentagon on 9/11. It is open to public the whole week. Each Memorial Unit contains a pool, the units are organized per the birth year of each victim.
This place is very emotional.
Written 12 December 2023
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Millsboro, DE12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
The Pentagon Memorial has matured since it was unveiled, and audio tours enhance your understanding of what transpired at the Pentagon that day, and how the memorial is designed. Very moving for those who remember that horrible day in 2001, and educational for those who do not. A new visitor center is in the works, too.
Written 6 March 2023
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Jason S
Reedsburg, WI718 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
To get to this, we had to walk through a long tunnel and across a huge parking lot. When you finally arrive you forget about that though as the design is amazing. It really does a great job honoring the people who lost their lives in the attack on the Pentagon.

Overall it is a long walk, but you do get to a stunning memorial when you get there.
Written 30 June 2022
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HMom2
Detroit, MI168 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Very happy we added this to our day. It was a very long walk in the worst heat but was worth it. It's a very nice, calm and quiet memorial for that tragic day. It also led to great conversation and reflection from our teenagers.
Written 5 August 2022
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bzylizy
New Jersey55 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
The Pentagon Memorial is currently closed for renovation (July 2020). Website is not updated and indicates work was completed in May. Tried calling before going but was unable to confirm status. We found out the hard way after walking from metro station to find locked gates. I am guessing COVID delayed the work.
Written 17 July 2020
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Andy K
Loughborough, UK23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very serene and sombre place for reflection on.this Memorial for victims of the 9/11 tragedy which affected the Pentagon.on that day.

Memorial beautifully preserved and worth a visit.

To.get there, use either Blue Metro line to Pentagon and then walk.to the Memorial which is well.sign posted.
Written 24 September 2023
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teknoge3k
Rocky Mount, VA1 786 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
This is a sad memorial to see, especially as you think about the attacks on 9/11 and knowing this is where so many died. If you look at the Pentagon from the site of the memorial, you're looking at the side where the plane hit the building. It's a long walk from the Metro stop to the memorial as you have to walk around the Pentagon but it's definitely worth the walk.
Written 19 April 2023
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