USA Cathedral of Matthew the Apostle
St. Matthew's is dedicated to the Matthew the Apostle, who among other things is the patron saint of civil servants. It was established in 1840.
The structure is constructed of red brick with sandstone and terra cotta trim in the Romanesque Revival style with Byzantine elements. The interior is richly decorated in marble and semiprecious stones, notably a 35 ft (11 m) mosaic of Matthew behind the main altar by Edwin Blashfield.
The structure is constructed of red brick with sandstone and terra cotta trim in the Romanesque Revival style with Byzantine elements. The interior is richly decorated in marble and semiprecious stones, notably a 35 ft (11 m) mosaic of Matthew behind the main altar by Edwin Blashfield.
Photography Tips
Bring the correct lens.
Travel Information
We took the metro and then walked.
Spot Type
Indoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
06:51 - 19:12
| current local time: 19:38
Photo Themes
Architecture
Cathedral
Church
Locations
Washington DC
District of Columbia
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