Washington, D.C.

Religiöse Stätten in Washington, D.C.

Historic Houses of Worship

Washington D.C. features a significant collection of religious landmarks spanning nearly two centuries of history. This list highlights architecturally diverse sites, including the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle with its intricate Byzantine mosaics and Saint John’s Episcopal Church, famously known as the 'Church of the Presidents' for its Federal-style design. From the historic Sixth and I Synagogue to the Gothic and Neo-Romanesque structures of 19th-century parishes, these houses of worship represent the capital's deep-rooted spiritual and social heritage.

Historic Houses of Worship — Karte

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Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Founded in 1849, this breathtaking cathedral is well worth the visit for its Byzantine interior.

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Saint John's Episcopal Church

This episcopal church boasts itself as being attended by every sitting president since its foundation in the beginning of the 19th century.

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St. Augustine Catholic Church

Founded in 1858, this church surely features some stunning architecture.

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Sixth and I Synagogue

The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is a non-denominational, non-membership, non-traditional Jewish congregation and synagogue located at the…

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Saint Patricks Catholic Church

St Patrick's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America.

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Universalist National Memorial Church

Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle…

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Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory

Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, also known as Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory is a historic church in…

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All Souls Church, Unitarian

All Souls Church, Unitarian is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1500 Harvard Street NW at the intersection of 16th Street,…

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Shiloh Baptist Church

Shiloh Baptist Church is located at 1500 9th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 in the historic Shaw District.

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National City Christian Church

National City Christian Church, located on Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C., is the national church and cathedral of the Christian Church.

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National Baptist Memorial Church

National Baptist Memorial Church is a Baptist church in Washington, D.C.

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Luther Place Memorial Church

Luther Place Memorial Church is a congregation belonging to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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St. Dominic Catholic Church

St. Dominic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church, established in 1852.