Washington National Cathedral

Name: Washington National Cathedral
Address: 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, Washington, DC, US
Telephone: 202-537-6200

Washington, District of Columbia

Washington National Cathedral is an Episcopal house of prayer for all people located in Washington, D.C. The Cathedral offers multiple weekly worship services including the Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11:15 AM featuring the Cathedral's soaring architecture, traditional hymns, contemporary music, and Cathedral preaching. Early morning and weekday services are available, with some offerings in-person only and others available online or as hybrid services. The Cathedral welcomes worshippers and visitors to experience its majestic architecture, soul-stirring music, thought-provoking public programs, and art. The congregation bases its worship on Episcopal Church traditions and the Book of Common Prayer. The Cathedral offers sightseeing tours, guided tours including tower climbs and spotlights, as well as special events and programs throughout the year.

Address

3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Denomination

Episcopal

Phone

202-537-6200

Services

Eucharist

monday, wednesday, friday12:00 PM

Sun8:00 AM, 11:15 AM

Vespers

sunday, wednesday, thursday5:00 PM

Ministries

Prayer Meeting

sunday through friday7:00 AM

Languages

English

Founded

1893

Style

Neo-Gothic

Last updated May 2026

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Congregation size

1,000-5,000

Plan Your Visit

Washington National Cathedral is a stunning Neo-Gothic cathedral located at Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues in northwest Washington, D.C., attracting over 270,000 visitors annually. The cathedral features intricate English Gothic style architecture from the late fourteenth century and stands as the second-largest church building in the United States. Visitors can explore this architectural landmark, which has been under construction and restoration for over a century and is recognized as one of America's favorite architectural works.

What to See

›Second-largest church building in the United States
›Third-tallest building in Washington, D.C.
›Seat of the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church
›Ranked third on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects in 2007

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