Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C.

Name: Franciscan Monastery
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202 526 6800

#343 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is a Franciscan complex at 14th and Quincy Streets in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. Located on a hill called Mount Saint Sepulcher, and anchored by the Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulcher, it includes gardens, replicas of various shrines throughout Israel, a replica of the catacombs in Rome, an archive, a library, as well as bones of Saint Benignus of Armagh, brought from the Roman catacombs and originally in the cathedral of Narni, Italy. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1899 (125 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 38°56'15"N, 76°59'6"W

Address

Northeast Washington (Brookland)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202 526 6800

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Washington D.C.

Day trips

Franciscan Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Woodridge Neighborhood Library, Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Glenwood Cemetery.

0.9 miW
Nation’s largest Roman Catholic church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a large Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located in Washington, D.C. United States, on 400 Michigan Avenue NE adjacent the Catholic University of America.
0.8 miSE
Library
Woodridge Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Woodridge Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Woodridge neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 1801 Hamlin Street NE.
0.9 miW
Church
Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Our Mother of Africa Chapel is a shrine housed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It was built in the 1990s after a fundraising appeal sponsored by the National Black Catholic Congress, and was dedicated in 1997.
1.7 miSW
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
43 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 2219 Lincoln Road NE in Washington, D.C. It is a private, secular cemetery owned and operated...
1.6 miSW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel, Washington D.C.
40 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel is a historic chapel located in Glenwood Cemetery in Northeast, Washington, D.C. It was built in 1892 in a Richardsonian Romanesque style. It was designed by Glenn Brown. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, also known as the Michigan Avenue Bridge, carries Michigan Avenue over the CSX and Metrorail railroad tracks. The Brookland-CUA Metro Station is located below the bridge as well. It lies in the University Heights neighborhood in the northeastern part of Washington, D.C.
0.6 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Brooks Mansion, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Brooks Mansion is a Greek Revival plantation house and Category II Landmark. It is located at 901 Newton Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood, next to the Brookland–CUA.
~1810 ftSW
Theater
Newton Theater, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Newton Theater is located at 3601 12th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood. The Art Deco building was designed by John Jacob Zink and opened on July 29, 1937.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Brookland, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Brookland is a neighborhood located in the Northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C. It is best known for its numerous Catholic institutions, including schools, religious communities, shrines, institutes, and other organizations built and based around the Catholic University of America.
1 miW
Museum, History museum
Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a national shrine in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It is a place of prayer for Catholics and welcomes people of all faiths.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum
American Poetry Museum, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The American Poetry Museum is a museum dedicated to American poetry, located in Brookland, Washington, D.C. United States. The museum was founded in 2004. As well as a traditional museum role, APM also provides a community meeting place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franciscan Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Newton Theater, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Brookland, Washington D.C. (11 min walk), Brooks Mansion, Washington D.C. (15 min walk), Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C. (15 min walk).

How to get to Franciscan Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franciscan Monastery:

Bus

G • Lines: H8 (15 min walk)
H • Lines: G8 (15 min walk)

Metro

Brookland–CUA • Lines: Rd (16 min walk)
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood • Lines: Rd (34 min walk)