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Washington National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral

Church and Performing Arts Venue
Woodley Park, Washington
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Washington National Cathedral
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    Ranked #3 for tours in Washington
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    Kiley K.
    "amazing hidden stuff like moon rocks and a Vader gargoyle"(4 Tips)
    Karin M.
    "The gargoyle tour is awesome."(3 Tips)
    Samir L.
    "Spot the Darth Vader gargoyle"(3 Tips)
    C-SPAN
    "231 stained glass windows"(3 Tips)
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  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SmallOctober 29, 2014
    Do you know about the Darth Vader gargoyle?
  • Charlie E.
    Charlie EdstromAugust 30, 2012
    Darth Vader is hiding high up on the outside wall.
  • Jen B.
    Jen BurnettJune 23, 2010
    The 7th floor observatory has great views of DC, MD and VA on a clear day.
  • Warren L.
    Warren LaidlerNovember 22, 2010
    Absolutely beautiful. A must visit while in DC.
  • Kathy W.heart icon on user image
    Kathy W.March 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Whoa!!! There's a $10 admission fee. Yikes!!!
  • Marcos
    MarcosDecember 31, 2012
    Amazing....12h30 every day
  • Sam Y.
    Sam YoonFebruary 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't forget to takea look at the cathedral's concert programs! They are great!!
  • Timothy R.
    Timothy RobsonJuly 4, 2011
    Bishop's Garden is the most serene place in DC. Read more
  • Brian F.
    Brian FeethamAugust 28, 2014
    Save the buttresses!
  • Nicolle
    NicolleJanuary 27, 2010
    Visit on a sunny day and be awed by the many huge stained glass windows!
  • Timmy K.
    Timmy KishApril 10, 2011
    If you check in often enough-you become the pope not the mayor.
  • lorraine d.
    lorraine dooMay 17, 2012
    Wonderful venue for awards!
  • Summer H.
    Summer HoyaMay 16, 2012
    "peaceful and breaktaking"- Angel, MSB'13
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SweetAugust 24, 2011
    Part of it fell during today's earthquake. Try to find the damage!
  • Holly M.
    Holly Mccullough-OnealFebruary 16, 2013
    Awesome tour
  • Richard L.
    Richard LawJuly 12, 2011
    Beautiful church on a GRAND scale. Read more
  • Andy
    AndySeptember 7, 2010
    Walk around the church and into the gardens. really pretty at sunset
  • Sean H.heart icon on user image
    Sean HackbarthNovember 20, 2010
    Great view from the observation deck.
  • Lj
    LjNovember 4, 2010
    President Woodrow Wilson is the only American president buried here.
  • Muscle O.
    Muscle OsuAugust 13, 2011
    Simple gorgeous!! Stop by
  • Presidential Libraries
    Presidential LibrariesJanuary 24, 2011
    Mourners gathered here to pay tribute to President Reagan at a state funeral on June 11, 2004
  • Janet M.
    Janet McNicholMay 7, 2010
    The Flower Show is this wknd. One of my favorite events of the yr.
  • Chie @.
    Chie @3mpStudioApril 16, 2011
    lovely architecture
  • jenn k.
    jenn k.January 19, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to the Observation Deck and try to find where you live from way up high.
  • Ryan U.
    Ryan UnderwoodJanuary 22, 2011
    Pray.
  • J.D. W.
    J.D. WegnerOctober 6, 2009
    Took the "Behind the Scenes" tour. $10.
  • Clau C.heart icon on user image
    Clau CortesSeptember 27, 2016
    Verdaderamente linda, muy grande y llena de detalles.No te vayas sin tomar el ascensor para ver la vista de arriba ;)
  • Maria R.heart icon on user image
    Maria RuedaJanuary 16, 2019
    Espectacular es imperdible
  • Queen S.heart icon on user image
    Queen SApril 24, 2018
    طريقة تصميمها عجيبه و موجده في منطقه مرتفعه تعطي فيو جميل
  • Alexandre M.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre MartineliAugust 17, 2015
    Vale a visita!!!!
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Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW)
Washington, D.C. 20016
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Washington National Cathedral features stained glass windows, Gothic architecture, tours, worship services.
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