Washington National Cathedral

The National Cathedral is also a very important religious site in the city, and the cathedral itself is also very distinctive, containing a lot of exquisite content, and the cathedral's huge structure is also worthy of appreciation.

Completed in 1990. With a construction area of 83,000 square feet, only the St. John's Cathedral in New York City is larger than it in the United States, and the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in Europe and the Cathedral in Cologne in Germany are smaller than it. It is worth mentioning that this $65 million church relies on private donations. So, despite the title of "the state" cathedral, it is not owned by the state.

The guide was very good and he booked the itinerary for our small team. The volunteers explained a lot and for us to introduce a lot, we visited the entire cathedral under their leadership. The building is beautiful, and some mottled glass windows look unique and worth a visit.

Located on the high ground northwest of Washington. The traffic is not very convenient. The nearest subway station is cleveland park metro staion , or woodly park-zoo metro station , two kilometers away. It takes 20-25 minutes to walk. We rented public bicycles to ride there. This church is very grand, sculptures, flower windows, etc. are worth watching carefully. We were just here to appreciate the beauty of religious architecture, but we happened to meet Sunday religious events. Thousands of people were doing religious rituals. We quietly found seats and sat down, and there were books such as Bibles in the desk drawer. The ritual consisted of many parts, and I didn't understand the meaning. However, when the organ played a grand sound echoed throughout the church, and when the choir sang a celestial harmony, the melody instantly inspired the heart. How magical, music can connect me with religions that seem impossible to meet, and resonate. To experience Christian culture in this way certainly adds more meaning to our trip. The National Cathedral has a souvenir shop selling cross-shaped accessories, rose window pattern T-shirts and other products, some cute, this commercialization, closer to religion and ordinary people. In addition, there is a door behind the church, inside is actually a quiet and beautiful garden.

Because it is not near the National Mall, it is a place where Chinese tourists rarely go. The transportation is not very convenient. The nearest subway station is cleveland park metro staion , or woodly park-zoo metro station , two kilometers away. It takes 20-25 minutes to walk. We rented public bicycles to ride there. The church is very grand, sculptures, flower windows, etc. are worth watching carefully. Originally we were just here to appreciate the beauty of religious architecture, but we happened to meet Sunday religious activities. Thousands of people were doing religious rituals. We quietly found seats and sat down, and there were books such as Bibles in the desk drawer. The ceremony consists of many parts, and I don't understand the meaning of it. However, when the organ plays a grand sound that echoes throughout the church, and when the choir sings a celestial harmony, the melody instantly inspires the heart. How amazing music can resonate with religions that seem impossible to intersect with. Experience Christian culture in this way definitely adds more meaning to our trip. The National Cathedral has a souvenir shop selling cross-shaped accessories, rose window pattern T-shirts and other products, some cute, this commercialization, closer to religion and ordinary people. In addition, there is a door behind the church, inside is actually a quiet and beautiful garden.

Western churches have always been a place I yearn for. I always think that I have time to see a few more, because there are not many churches in the country, and there are fewer if I can visit often. The churches I have seen in the country are not very big. So I have always been looking forward to going abroad to see the churches in Western countries. The National Cathedral in Washington is more famous in Washington, but there are not many people. You can choose to drive or travel with a group tour to Washington. If you travel with a group tour, some may not arrange this attraction in the itinerary. So if you are interested in this church in Washington, it is more convenient to drive by car. If you don’t choose to drive by car, the nearest subway station is also about 2 kilometers. You can get off at Tenleytown Station Station and walk. Many buses can also be reached. If you know the local area better, It is more convenient to take a car. If you don’t want to go with the group for the first time, it is recommended to drive by yourself. Although the price is a bit high, it is better to play. The consumption of a day is about 3,000 yuan. The ticket for the church is about 100 yuan. If you catch up with Sunday, it is free. So you can do some strategies before you come back. Some scenic spots are free on special days. The area of this lecture hall is not small, it looks very spectacular, it is worth a visit, especially when the weather is better. Come here to play, the photo will be very good, There are some places to eat around the attractions, but I personally feel that the price is average, so I suggest you come to play in the morning and eat elsewhere at noon. The average per capita consumption is about 150 yuan. The play time is about 2 hours. Wearing some dresses will have a more feeling.

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