Washington National Cathedral

Also known as Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, Washington Cathedral, Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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Location: Massachusetts Avenue , Northwest, Washington, D.C.
Country: United States
Denomination: Episcopal Church
Website: cathedral.org
Architect s: George Frederick Bodley and Henry Vaughan , then Philip Hubert Frohman
Style: Neo-Gothic
Groundbreaking: September 29, 1907 ; 118 years ago ( 1907-09-29 )
Completed: September 29, 1990 ; 35 years ago ( 1990-09-29 )
Length: 518 ft (158 m)
Width: 158 ft (48 m)
Height: 150 ft (46 m)
Province: Province of Washington

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Exterior view The west rose window was dedicated in 1977 in the presence of both the 39th President, Jimmy Carter, and Queen Elizabeth II (as Supreme Governor of the Church of England).

The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Episcopal Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral or National Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church. The cathedral is located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The structure is of Neo-Gothic design closely modeled on English Gothic style of the late fourteenth century. It is the second-largest church building in the United States, and the third-tallest building in Washington, D.C. The cathedral is the seat of both the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church and the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Over 270,000 people visit the structure annually.