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St. Patrick's Cathedral

460 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
212-753-2261
Ranked #26 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 357 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Enormous 13th-century-style Gothic church on Madison Avenue, with a seating capacity of 2,200, rose window reaching 26 feet across, pipe organ with...... more » Owner description: Enormous 13th-century-style Gothic church on Madison Avenue, with a seating capacity of 2,200, rose window reaching 26 feet across, pipe organ with more than 7,380 pipes and the graceful twin spires that reach 330 feet into the sky. « less
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IRELAND
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Got Sunday morning mass in St Patricks. Great experience, very interesting sermon which appealed to the packed cathedral, locals and visitors catholic an dnon catholic alike. worth a visit. More

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Saint Joseph, Missouri
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

a large and beautiful cathedral that was a delight to visit and observe all the history and religious traiditional activity. we even participated in a strangers wedding that occured while there. this is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in America. More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Absolutely worth the trip to see. It is evident why so many choose to marry in the Cathedral and why so many thousands attend to see each year. Signed the register, made my $2 contribution, lit a candle and thanked God for health and family. More

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Torreon, Mexico
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

It's a nice church you can enter admire and pray a little. No flash inside. It's also really easy to access since it's in the middle of a main street. More

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Riverside, California, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

One of the most beautiful Cathedral's I have ever visited. Amazing history to the site. More

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Laguna Niguel, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Ever beautiful. Still standing proud and strong. The faithful praying and tourists admiring the architecture. More

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I am not a church go-er, I am a young guy who likes colours and patterns - this building was stunning. Right opposite the Rockafella Centre - why not pop in and take a look... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This is the most beautiful cathedral I have ever seen. If you get a chance to walk around the outside after dark it is eerily beautiful. The inside just goes on and on. The details left me awestruck. A must see. More

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New York City, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Very crowded & not very clean. Acoustics & architecture was beautiful. A must for out of town visitors, convenient to 5th Ave. area. More

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Guntersville, Alabama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

While vacationing in New York we had the opportunity to visit the cathedral and we were so glad we did. One of the girls in our group is catholic so a couple of us attended mass with her on Sunday morning. This is such a beautiful cathedral and I recommend anyone in the area to visit it. More

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