Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Unicorn (35) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Unicorn gargoyle (35) is a limestone carving located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., specifically on the south nave at the triforium level. Created by an unknown artist, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques that enhance its Gothic architecture. The cathedral is situated near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW and is accessible via the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station. This gargoyle symbolizes purity and is one of over 120 similar sculptures documented at the cathedral.