Washington National Cathedral

Close-up tours offer a special in-depth look at aspects of Cathedral artisanship for visitors aged 10 and older. Reservations are not required. The tour meets at the west-end docent station, nave level, just inside the main doors. The contribution is $5 per person.

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Symbols & Iconography

Discover the symbolism of Washington National Cathedral’s stone, stained glass, and fabric art which, like that crafted by medieval cathedral artisans, illustrates the, “. . .Divine purpose which animates human endeavor. . . .” Learn to read the art’s unfolding stories by decoding the symbols’ meanings on this in-depth tour.