Washington National Cathedral

Name: Washington National Cathedral
Address: Massachusetts And Wisconsin Avenues, Nw, Washington, DC, 20016, US
Telephone: (202) 537-6200
Rating: 4.8

Washington, District of Columbia

Address

Massachusetts And Wisconsin Avenues, Nw

Denomination

Episcopal

Phone

(202) 537-6200

Service times

Sun

8:00 AM Eucharist11:15 AM Eucharist

sunday through friday

7:00 AM Prayer Meeting

sunday, wednesday, thursday

5:00 PM Vespers

monday, wednesday, friday

12:00 PM Eucharist

Languages

English

Founded

1893

Style

Neo-Gothic

Last updated September 2026

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Congregation size

1,000-5,000

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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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