The Washington Monument (completed 1884) with its 169 m height is the tallest building in the federal capital; local regulations prohibit the construction of high-rise building. The Egyptian-style obelisk was designed by Robert Mills, but the construction took more than 30 years, from 1848 to 1884, due to lack of funds and the interruption of the Civil War. 893 steps lead to the top of the Monument, offering a bird’s eye view on the National Mall, the large park stretching from the Capitol to the Monument and beyond to the Lincoln Monument. The best view on the Monument is from the stairs of Lincoln Monument (where this picture was also taken), with its mirror image shining in the Reflecting Pool.