Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.

Name: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Address: 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20036-3005, United States
Telephone: +1 202-347-3215

#112 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St. Matthew's Cathedral and Rectory, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1913 (111 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 38°54'23"N, 77°2'25"W

Address

1725 Rhode Island Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20036-3005 United States

Contact

+1 202-347-3215

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Day trips

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Heurich House Museum, Charles Sumner School, Sonny Bono Memorial Park.

~1910 ftNW
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1380 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~610 ftE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C.
~1490 ftNW
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1090 ftE
Park
Scott Circle, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Scott Circle is an area in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. that is centred on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street, N.W.
~1310 ftE
Monuments and statues, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Samuel Hahnemann Monument, also known as Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, is a public artwork dedicated to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. It is located on the east side of Scott Circle, a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~440 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~1570 ftNE
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~1090 ftE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors career military officer Winfield Scott.
~1590 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.
~460 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a bronze statue, by William Couper, and Thomas Ball. The statue depicts American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is located at the intersection of M Street and Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. and was dedicated on May 7, 1909.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle open?

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is open:

Monday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday 6:30 am - 8 pm
Sunday 6:30 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle?

Nearby attractions include General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Demonet Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Elizabeth Arden Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle:

Metro

Farragut North • Lines: Rd (6 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (9 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (17 min walk)