Van Ness Mausoleum, Washington D.C.

Name: Van Ness Mausoleum
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#786 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Van Ness Mausoleum was designed by George Hadfield. It is said to be a copy of the Temple of Vesta in Rome. ()

Built: 1833 (191 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°54'44"N, 77°3'17"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Van Ness Mausoleum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Islamic Center of Washington, Oak Hill Cemetery, Philip Sheridan.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
16 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...
~1910 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Islamic Center of Washington, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Islamic Center of Washington is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in Washington, D.C. It is located on Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue just east of the bridge over Rock Creek.
~820 ftNW
Cemetery
Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic 22-acre cemetery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was founded in 1848 and completed in 1853, and is a prime example of a rural cemetery.
~1140 ftE
Monuments and statues
Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
~870 ftN
Park
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, informally called the Rock Creek Parkway, is a parkway maintained by the National Park Service as part of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.
~1990 ftS
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
~1770 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Taras Shevchenko Memorial is a bronze statue and stone relief-adorned wall located on the 2200 block of P Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of many monuments in Washington, D.C. that honor foreign heroes who symbolize freedom in their native countries.
~1160 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Jackson-Reed High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is a public high school in Washington, D.C. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The school sits in the Tenleytown neighborhood, at the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue NW.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1120 ftNE
Museum
Textile Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Textile Museum is a museum of textile art in Washington, D.C. It is part of the combined George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum on the university's main campus in Foggy Bottom.
~210 ftNE
Bridge
Lyon's Mill Footbridge, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The Lyon's Mill Footbridge, also called the Devil's Chair Footbridge, is a concrete footbridge across Rock Creek in Washington, DC. It was completed in 1934. The eastern abutment is a remnant of the original Lyon's Mill on the site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Van Ness Mausoleum?

Nearby attractions include Lyon's Mill Footbridge, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Mount Zion Cemetery, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Dumbarton House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Evermay, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Van Ness Mausoleum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Van Ness Mausoleum:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (16 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (21 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (24 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (29 min walk)