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Washington National Cathedral: Virtual Tour


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. North Nave
        The "nave" of a cathedral is the area from the main entrance to the altar. At the National Cathedral, the nave extends from west to east.
East (rear) Face of the Northwest Tower
North Face of the Northwest Tower
West Face (main entrance side) of the Northwest Tower
West Face (main entrance side) of the Southwest Tower
South Face of the Southwest Tower
East (rear) Face of the Southwest Tower
South Nave
South Transept
        In a cross-shaped cathedral, the "transept" is the part forming the cross (i.e. it's perpendicular to the nave). Here the transept extends from north to south.
  • Let's start from the entrance to the underground parking garage.
  • At the top of the stairs, you'll see the cathedral's main entrance toward your right. Don't go there yet.
  • Instead, walk along the left (north) side of the building to area 1.
  • Continue down the hill until you approach the main entrance on the north side. This is where the tour starts.
  • To begin the tour, turn back toward where you started.
  • The tour will take you all the way around to the opposite entrance on the south side.
Gargoyle Viewing Areas
Area 1.   
Area 2.   
Area 3.   
Area 4.   
Area 5.   
Area 6.   
Area 7.   
Area 8.   
Area 9.  
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Wendy True Gasch at the Cathedral's 100th anniversary celebration
Wendy is the author of "Guide to Gargoyles and Other Grotesques" -- the source of the name & numbering system we're using.

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