# Gargoyles Guard National Cathedral

> Over 100 gargoyles watch Washington, D.C. from the National Cathedral.
- Title: Gargoyles Guard National Cathedral · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: Over 100 gargoyles watch Washington, D.C. from the National Cathedral. The Washington National Cathedral has over 100 gargoyles that have watched Washington…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/16/over-100-gargoyles-adorn-national-cathedral
- Published: 2026-10-16T03:07:06.487+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national cathedral, gargoyles, washington dc, stone faces, historical structures, news, local
## Gargoyles of National Cathedral
Over 100 gargoyles adorn the Washington National Cathedral, watching Washington, D.C. for generations.
## Historical Guardians
The gargoyles have been watching over Washington, D.C. for generations, perched high above streets.
## Up-Close Look
The Good Side got the chance to climb the towers for an up-close look at these stone faces.
## Key takeaway

The Washington National Cathedral has over 100 gargoyles that have watched Washington, D.C. for generations.