Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (urban Catholic cathedral)

Built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. The church combines Romanesque and Renaissance Revival elements, featuring carved stonework, stained glass, and a prominent urban façade facing downtown. It remains an active liturgical center and a noted example of ecclesiastical architecture in the city.