Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Minotaur (62) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Minotaur gargoyle (number 62) is a limestone sculpture located on the southwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Cary Shafer, it represents the mythological Minotaur figure. This gargoyle is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques, serving both decorative and functional roles. It is accessible to visitors near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.