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House of the Temple

The dramatic 1915 Scottish Rite Masonic headquarters, modeled on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, with free tours of its sphinx-guarded rooms.

Official Website
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Open
Tours on selected days; check the website
Price
Free
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
1733 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
A 10-minute walk from Dupont Circle station.

Why Go

John Russell Pope's temple appears in Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol, and its Temple Room is hushed and awe-inspiring.

Nearby

The Phillips Collection16 min walkThe White House29 min walkFord's Theatre1.3 milesNational Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum1.3 miles

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