Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington D.C.

Name: Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202 635 5400

#550 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington D.C.

Facts and practical information

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. The Shrine houses a permanent exhibit called A Gift of Love: the Life of Saint John Paul II and is home to the Redemptor Hominis Church and Luminous Mysteries Chapel, both of which are decorated with mosaic art designed by Rev. Marko Rupnik, S.J. Mass is celebrated daily in the Redemptor Hominis Church, and the Luminous Mysteries Chapel houses a first-class relic of John Paul II. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°56'15"N, 77°0'10"W

Address

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

Contact

+1 202 635 5400

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Day trips

Saint John Paul II National Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Grant Circle, Franciscan Monastery.

~1690 ftS
Nation’s largest Roman Catholic church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
9 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.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, in Washington, D.C. is located next to the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It is one of only two national cemeteries administered by the Department of the Army, the other being Arlington National Cemetery.
1 miNW
Park
Grant Circle, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • Grant Circle is a traffic circle in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. New Hampshire and Illinois Avenues NW, Varnum Street NW, and 5th Street NW all intersect at this circle.
1 miE
Peaceful public garden with weekly tours
Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • 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.
~1680 ftSE
Church
Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C.
9 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.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
14 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 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Brooks Mansion, Washington D.C.
16 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.
0.7 miE
Theater
Newton Theater, Washington D.C.
17 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.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • Rock Creek Cemetery is an 86-acre cemetery with a natural and rolling landscape located at Rock Creek Church Road, NW, and Webster Street, NW, off Hawaii Avenue, NE, in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States.
1 miW
Church
Israel Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • Israel Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is a Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. It was the first independent African American church of the city.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
American Poetry Museum, Washington D.C.
14 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 Saint John Paul II National Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Oliveira Lima Library, Washington D.C. (11 min walk).

How to get to Saint John Paul II National Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint John Paul II National Shrine:

Bus

A • Lines: R4 (14 min walk)
F • Lines: H8 (14 min walk)

Metro

Brookland–CUA • Lines: Rd (14 min walk)
Fort Totten • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (25 min walk)