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    St. Patrick's Cathedral

    12,220 Reviews
    #6 of 1,135 things to do in New York City
    Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals
    Closed Now: 07:00 - 20:30
    460 Madison Ave, New York City, NY 10022-6863
    Open today: 07:00 - 20:30
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    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.
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    460 Madison Ave, New York City, NY 10022-6863
    Midtown
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Stunning

    This calm and spacious oasis in the heart of New York City is a beautiful and peaceful spiritual retreat from the busy city. Well worth a visit to recharge!

    Thank aroundtheworld247365
    Reviewed yesterday
    Casual Visit

    Was walking past this church on way back to hotel and came across St Patrick’s by chance and went in for a visit,what a magnificent church it is.You have to go through strict security including metal detectors like the airports to get inside.Once inside you...More

    Thank Graham F
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Beautiful

    We arrived towards the end of Sunday mass to light a candle for my husband. The choir was singing how great thou art - it was a truly breathtaking moment. To give a more objective review this building is well worth a look. The architecture...More

    Thank Kletts
    Reviewed yesterday
    Calm oasis in the heart of NYC

    As soon as you enter St Patricks, you can admire the excellent architecture but also how calm and quiet it is vs. the streets outside. A perfect oasis within the city.

    Thank Olivia C
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    This was impressive

    I cried when I saw St. Pat’s... so historic. My husband and I are Catholic and we’re pretty impressed. We stopped to pray and looked at all the side altars dedicated to different saints, and apparitions of the Blessed Mother.

    Thank Michele L
    Reviewed yesterday
    Must visit when in NYC!

    This is one beautiful structure. One just feels the energy of the spirit when inside. The exterior was recently cleaned and brought back to its original look.

    Thank Arthur225NYC
    Reviewed yesterday
    Lovely

    Located on Fifth Avenue 51st street , across from Rockefeller Center, the sanctuary is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the US. This international landmark, dedicated in 1879, welcomes more than five million visitors each year. With its 330-foot spires, it is one of the...More

    Thank antoinette h
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

    The beauty of St. Patrick's Cathedral is overwhelming! I love to just walk through it when I visit and stop at each of the saint's individual alters. Attending Mass at St. Patrick's can be difficult. Always arrive very early if you hope to get a...More

    Thank sfabiszak
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    beautiful oasis

    Very beautiful church. Well worth taking some time to see. If you are lucky like us you may see a wedding party.

    Thank Susan K
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A must see in New York City

    This is a beautiful in a very chic location in the city of New York. When we came there was a mass and the church was full that people were standing at the back of the church. We entered the church from the front however...More

    Thank Nancy L
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    Yolanda S
    19 August 2018|
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    Response from gator-gator | Reviewed this property |
    No tickets needed. I imagine that yes, anyone can attend. It was a very welcome feel to the church. There were some security people, but hundreds of.people wandering around the church while tons of other people attended mass.
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    csimpson360
    11 August 2018|
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    Response from Ann N | Reviewed this property |
    never took a guided our but I never went during times of MASS or ceremonies; dressed appropriately, no cigs, visited quietly& respectfully; just saying!
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    mcdak
    22 July 2018|
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    Response from 08Nic008 | Reviewed this property |
    I think it takes place at the end of APRIL and is called HardHat Mass. Please call the cathedral for further details or visit their website. T: 212.753.2261
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    nicolenorwood21
    15 July 2018|
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    Response from takemeawayanytime |
    The Cathedral is open 6:30 am to 8:45 pm
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    Molly D
    3 June 2018|
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    Response from Paul M | Reviewed this property |
    Best bet for both is 10:15 am Mass on Sunday, usually celebrated by Cardinal Dolan.
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