St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
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Description
St. Patrick's Cathedral is a catholic church in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was designed in Neo-Gothic style and completed in 1878. Its spires are 100m and it is 101m long. Highlights include the dozens of stained-glass windows, the carved entrance portal, the two pipe organs and the entrance bronze doors.
Access & Transport
The cathedral is located across 5th Avenue from Rockefeller Center. The '5 Avenue-53 St Station' (E, M) is only 2 blocks away and there are bus stops next to it on 5th Ave.
Instructions & Recommendations
There are audio-guide tours narrated by the cardinal available for $23/pers (incl. tax) - see details: https://museumpatron.org/
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral and preserves the city's architectural and artistic heritages.
Conclusion
Looking small among the skyscrapers, despite its 100m spires, St Patrick Cathedral has stunning lines and a very elaborate interior decoration, enhanced by its elegant marble which somehow makes it look quite new (renovations do play a part). It doesn't sport the patina of centuries its European counterparts have and hasn't broken new architectural grounds when it was built but it is a pleasure to visit nonetheless
Key positive
Striking archway and spires
Gorgeous stained glass windows
Key negative
Audio-tour is ridiculously priced
Suitability
Accessible and no religious denomination restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
Updated in October 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:0h 45m
Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00