Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM Discover the architecture, and history of the Washington Cathedral Meet us for a light snack and socializing before the tour Event Details Spend an afternoon with us discovering the architectural majesty of one of the largest cathedrals of the world -- the Washington National Cathedral, a 20th century Gothic cathedral. Did you know that the Washington Cathedral is the highest point in Washington DC, 676 feet above sea level (higher than the Washington Monument), the second largest cathedral in the United States, and the sixth largest in the world? See photos from our last tour of the Washington Cathedral    Construction began on September 29, 1907 under the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and was completed exactly 83 years later to the day on September 29, 1990. The Washington National Cathedral is built in the genuinely Classical Gothic-style as cathedrals were originally in Medieval France. The Cathedral has three towers; St. Peter, St. Paul, and the highest standing tower of the three, the Gloria in Excelsis Tower which stands at a height of 300 feet above ground level, surpassing any other central towers of existing medieval English cathedrals. During the tour you will discover these and other fascinating facts, figures, history, and secrets of the cathedral with an emphasis on art and architecture. Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) At the designated time, meet us for coffee, a light meal* and socializing with other attendees. After a light snack we will proceed to the Washington Cathedral for our tour. PLEASE arrive promptly at the meeting loation. We are not responsible for locating you if you arrive at the meeting location after the designated meeting time. * Cost of food not included in the price of admission. Tickets and Registration Tickets are only $15 for ICDC members and $20 for non-members. Please reserve your tickets from the Event Calendar on the ICDC Web site: http://www.InternationalClubDC.com Address 3430 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016 We are meeting at Starbucks for coffee, light snacks and socializing before the tour starts. Please arrive promptly and meet other attendees participating in the tour. Directions Please give yourself 10 minutes to find parking if you drive. If you take Metro please visit the following Web page for directions to the general area. Please note that we are meeting at Starbucks before heading over to the Washington Cathedral: http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/visit/metro.shtml