Posted in D.C. November 30, 2017 by

The Little-Known Church Hiding in DC That Is An Absolute Work Of Art

DC has quite a few gorgeous churches. However the two big ones, the National Cathedral and Basilica seem to get most of the attention and visitors. But we found a church that doesn’t always make on the must-see lists but really should because it’s absolutely gorgeous. St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral is the most beautiful church in DC!

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St. Nicholas Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox Church located in Northwest DC.
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The parish was founded in 1930 and the property for the church was purchased in 1951. The building was completed in 1963.
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The architecture for the cathedral was based on a 12 century cathedral in Russia.
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In the 1990s, the parish decided to complete the interior of the cathedral with iconic wall paintings.
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Today, almost every inch of the church is covered in beautiful paintings and colors.
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And the paintings don't stop at eye level. They cover all the way up the walls and onto the ceilings above.
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You don't have to practice religion to visit St. Nicholas Cathedral and you don't even have to attend a service to see it.
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The church is open to all visitors. A member of the church can show you around and give you a history of the parish.
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Whether you come for an event, to see the art or for a few minutes of peace, St Nicholas is a must see place in DC.
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The cathedral is at 3500 Massachusetts Ave NW at the corner of Edmund Street, in the District of Columbia. It is a beautiful hidden gem in DC that is worth the visit.
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