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St. Patrick's Cathedral

  • Address: 5th Ave. between E. 50th and E. 51st Sts., Midtown East, New York, NY, 10022 | Map It
  • Phone: 212/753-2261 rectory
  • www.ny-archdiocese.org

Fodor's Review:

The country's largest Catholic cathedral (seating approximately 2,400) this 1859-79 Gothic edifice is among New York's most striking churches (note the 330-foot spires). Among the statues in the alcoves around the nave is a modern depiction of the first American-born saint, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton. The 5th Avenue steps are a convenient, scenic rendezvous spot. Sunday Masses can overflow with tourists; off-hours are significantly more peaceful. Many of the funerals for fallen New York City police and firefighters after 9/11 were held here.

  • Open: Daily 8AM-8:45PM
  • Subway: E, V to 5th Ave./53rd St.
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