Beautiful gardens outside. Beautiful church and cool catacombs inside. When we were there several school busses of kids were there so it was a bit crowded. Nonetheless, as a DC resident, I'm glad I finally checked out this little known DC attraction. People of all faiths should check it out. More

Just beautiful. Must see to appreciate. Located in Northeast DC on a quite street. More

Fascinating place which has copied many other holy sites and incorporated them into the location. There is a relic in the basement worth checking out. Very few people even know this place is there. Absolutely stunning when the plants are in bloom. More

OK, if you celebrate Mass, this is a wonderful venue to worship. However, If you just like great gothic architecture, beautiful peaceful gardens, underground catacombs, stained glass and fabulous mosaics, you will revel in the artistry. Though this monastery holds the distinction of representing the Catholic "Holy Land in the US" it can be a pleasure for all religions and... More

A hidden gem in the city that not many know about. Their gardens are gorgeous, and the tour is interesting even if you're not Christian. My Jewish mother and I enjoyed it. Be careful in the surrounding neighborhood. It's come a long way, but it's still not the best part of the city. More

There are replicas of the Holy Land at this Monastery (also known as Mount St Sepulchre). The replicas include the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem and the tomb of Christ in Jerusalem. The Monastery was established about 100 years ago to accommodate people who could not travel to the Holy Land. There is also full size replicas of the catacombs and... More

I wanted to take my partner to a beautiful garden while we were on vacation in DC. I am so glad that I found this place right here on Tripadvisor. We had a car so we were able to drive here without much trouble. (Besides the general chaos associated with trying to drive in DC.) The gardens were immaculatly kept.... More