Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Weeping Sea Turtle (77) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Weeping Sea Turtle is a limestone gargoyle carved by Constantine Seferlis, located on the southwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques that combine functional and artistic elements. Positioned on the east face at the second floor level, this sculpture contributes to the cathedral's unique architectural character. The site is accessible near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.