Alban Towers, Washington D.C.

Name: Alban Towers
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#994 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Gothic Revival architecture, Tudor Revival architecture

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Alban Towers is an apartment building on Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest Washington, D.C. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is considered to be one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Washington. ()

Built: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 38°55'44"N, 77°4'24"W

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Northwest Washington (Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens)Washington D.C. United States

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Alban Towers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington National Cathedral, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Khalil Gibran Memorial, St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

~1010 ftNE
Gothic-style church with music and views
Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
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~990 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is a public garden located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. "within a wooded ravine known as Woodland-Normanstone Park".
~310 ftNE
Church
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • St. Alban's Parish is an Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. It was founded by Phoebe Pemberton Morris Nourse, who bequeathed $35 to establish the church.
~1980 ftSE
Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.
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0.8 miS
Cemetery
Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
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~1010 ftSE
Church
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded as a church in 1904 to serve the Greek Orthodox residents of the District of Columbia. In 1962, the church was elevated to a cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of America in New York City and serves as his cathedral in Washington.
0.6 miE
Park
Woodley Mansion, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Woodley is a Federal-style hilltop house in Washington, D.C. constructed in 1801. It has served as the home to Grover Cleveland, Martin Van Buren, and Henry L. Stimson, and is now the home of the Maret School. When originally built, it was based on the Woodley Lodge in Reading, England.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Uptown Theater, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Uptown Theater, known as The Uptown, was a single-screen movie theater in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Opened in 1936, it hosted the world premieres of such movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Jurassic Park. It closed in March 2020.
0.6 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
United States Naval Observatory, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The United States Naval Observatory is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense.
0.6 miSE
Palace, Queen Anne architecture
Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alban Towers?

Nearby attractions include St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Bryce Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Alban Towers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alban Towers:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (24 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (30 min walk)

Bus

South Campus • Lines: White Route (27 min walk)
Bus Loading (30 min walk)