Churches and Cathedrals in Ashburn

"The U.S. government likes to separate church and state, so it doesn’t have a formal national cathedral, but if it had one, it would have to be the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, which is considered the spiritual home of this nation. More commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, this Neo-Gothic structure is the sixth largest cathedral in the world. Funerals for Presidents Eisenhower, Reagan and Ford were held here."

"It is the sixth-largest cathedral in the world and the second-largest in the U.S. It has hosted various presidential funerals as well as national prayer services, and serves as the resting place for Helen Keller and other luminaries. Before he was killed, Martin Luther King Jr.'s final Sunday sermon took place here March 31, 1968."

"Constructed between 1907 and 1990, this huge neo-Gothic cathedral blends the spiritual with the profane in its architecture. Most of its richly colored stained-glass windows celebrate religious themes, although... Landmark in Capitol Hill & South DC"

"The tenth largest Catholic church in the world has received some exalted guests since it was dedicated in 1959. Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis have all come to this mammoth Neo-Byzantine building, which was only officially completed in December 2017 when the Trinity Dome mosaic was realised. Able to hold 10,000 worshippers, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is also the tallest inhabitable structure in Washington, at 100 metres and is graced by a cafe in the basement, hidden public access speakers so people can hear sermons at the far reaches, air-conditioning and what was the largest radiant heating slab in the world when it was installed in 1959."

"The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Catholic church in the country and is one of the 10 largest churches in the world. Its Byzantine-Romanesque style and massive scale attract both believers and non-believers, and it is home to over 70 chapels and oratories. The shrines and mosaics inside the church are simply beautiful."

"This basilica in Brookland is the largest Catholic church in the U.S. and North America, one of the ten largest churches in the world, and the tallest habitable building in D.C. Its 329-foot tower and 237-foot dome can be seen from various vantage points around the city."

"During the time period of the famous invasion when the British burned the White House to the ground, British troops attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for Sunday mass. Washington’s oldest Roman Catholic parish is St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 10th Street and G Street NW. The original wooden church on this site was constructed in 1794 and the second brick structure was built in 1809. That brick church was a major witness to the British sack of Washington, D.C."

"Saint Patrick’s was founded in 1794, making it the oldest parish in the Federal City, which is what Washington, D.C., was known as back then. At this time, many Irish immigrants were living in D.C. and working on the construction of federal buildings."

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"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants U Street Corridor. A brisk walk from the main drag of restaurants and bars near U and 14th streets, NW, Izakaya Seki is tucked into an unassuming and narrow, two-floor row house. Choose to eat upstairs in the dining room or downstairs at the chef’s bar."

"There is something special about being able to see a master at work. That's the experience you will get watching Chef Hiroshi Seki serve up minimal yet exquisite Japanese dishes at Izakaya Seki. Try some of their raw offerings like Hokkaido scallop carpaccio or tuna sashimi."

"Izakaya Seki is tucked into an unassuming and narrow, two-floor row house. Choose to eat upstairs in the dining room or downstairs at the chef’s bar. Either choice is equally no-frills; coat hooks are just about the only décor."

"Far from fine dining, Donburi is cramped, often loud and always cheap. But the informal tone is exactly why people flock to the Japanese rice bowl joint. Owner and chef James Jang keeps energy high with chef’s counter seating that puts the harried kitchen on display."

"I had the new grilled chicken dish I don't really care for the salad dressing they use now I like the sesame one from before but it's a vinaigr..."

"Featuring locations in both Penn Quarter and Reston (Va.) Town Center, this bakery offers both gluten-free and vegan options for patrons with dietary needs. Employees make the batter for the gluten-free cupcakes first and use specially marked pans to bake them to perfection. The finished product is also kept separate from other delicious desserts."

"But if you’re in the neighborhood and craving something sweet, the GF black velvet or white velvet cupcake is sure to satisfy that sweet urge."