Embassy Row & the National Cathedral
Who said you need to jump on a plane to travel around the world? Doing so is possible by staying right in Washington DC. How? Well, start walking up Embassy Row and you’ll understand.
Embassy Row
Basic facts
Embassy Row is the informal name for the section of Massachusetts Avenue, NW between Scott Circle and the North side of the United States Naval Observatory in the capital of the USA, in which embassies, diplomatic missions, and other diplomatic representations are concentrated. By extension, the name may be used to encompass nearby streets which also host diplomatic buildings.
As a matter of fact, with more than 175 embassies, ambassador’s residences and international cultural centers, Washington DC is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States.
My itinerary along Embassy Row
I started my walking tour from Dupont Circle, one of the historic landmarks in Washington DC. Heading up north on Massachusetts Avenue, you’ll pass by magnificent buildings of eclectic styles.
Some Embassies or diplomatic premises reminisce of the architectural features of their countries of origin.
This is exactly why I enjoyed this walk so much. It was like being in various countries all at once.
Check out my selection of pictures below and see by yourself. Enjoy!
The Turkish Residence next to Sheridan Circle 
This Mahatma Gandhi statue lies in the foreground of the Indian Embassy
Embassy of Indonesia 
A buffalo statue on Dumbarton bridge 
Flowers and beautiful buildings populate Embassy Row
Embassy of Greece 
The Islamic Center of Washington DC is located on Massachusetts Avenue DC and houses a mosque
Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See 
Former Embassy of Iran 
The modern Embassy of Brazil in Washington DC
The Washington National Cathedral
My loooong walk up Massachusetts Avenue, NW ended up when I finally reached the Washington National Cathedral. Officially named the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, the structure is of Neo-Gothic design and features as the fourth-tallest structure in the city. This massive site took years to come together and was built from 1906 to 1988.
After visiting the Cathedral, I headed back home but instead of taking the same route, I went through Georgetown down Wisconsin Avenue, NW. On my way, I passed by Montrose Park, a public park located between Dumbarton Oaks Park and Oak Hill Cemetery.
And this is a wrap! Have you already visited any of the Embassies on Embassy Row or the National Cathedral? Let me know in the comments below!
