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Here's a VR 360-degree movie of Mount Vernon Square, one of the most scenic places in Baltimore, Md., as seen in early April. The monument is Baltimore's own Washington Monument (completed 1829). To its right is the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church (1872), whose facade is made of multicolored sandstone. Also in view is the Walters Art Gallery and buildings belonging to the Peabody Institute, home of the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Scenes were filmed here for the movie "Washington Square," though the neighborhood was supposed to represent Paris in the film.

To manipulate the movie, click in the image and drag while holding down the mouse. You can also use the arrow keys. With your cursor in the picture, press SHIFT to zoom in and CTRL to zoom out.