Best Tours - DC Presents:

- The Gargoyle Who Ate DC!

When: Spring and Summer Gargoyle Tours

The Third Saturday in May, June and July at 3:00 PM

May 16, June 20 and July 18

Always a favorite, we'll be doing an outside tour of the gargoyles at the National Cathedral. These imaginative carvings depict monsters, dogs, cats, birds, horses and even one of the carvers, whose hot temper lead to him being protrayed as a devil whose head explodes in a mushroom cloud!

I had the good forture to know one of the last of the old master carvers, Constantine Seferlis, who's sense of humor could no be surpressed. We will trace his style as it developed from traditional carving of little beasties to lighthearted portrtayals of the donors, often times with a visual pun on their name, career or hobby.

We'll also see several differnt themes to the gargoyes. Some have religious or moral themes, some realistically portray animals, and others are works of total imagination!

Bring binoculars! The gargoyles can be very high up, though some of them are close enough to almost touch!

Where: Meet at the west front of the National Cathedral, which is the main entrance.

The Cathedral is located at the corner of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Ave., NW. Parking is available in the new underground parking lot. The Woodley Park or Tenley Town Metro stops are the closest to the Cathedral, but it's about a half hour walk from there. A cab might help out from the Metro!

Price: $10 per person

For More Information, contact me at OUTNAWAY@HOTMAIL.COM, or call 703-597-6283.