St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Absolutely marvelous architecture. Came and visited with the family and had a wonderful time looking both on the outside and the inside

Ce que j’aime avec Saint-​Patrick, c’est le contraste entre l’ultra urbanisation de la ville super moderne de New-​York et cette cathédrale qui vient d’un autre temps, et où le temps semble s’être arrêté. Elle paraît complètement anachronique, coincée contre le Rockefeller Center, on n’a même pas assez de recul pour pouvoir l’admirer !
Dans le plus pur style néogothique, elle né date pourtant que du XIXè siècle mais c’est comme si elle avait été importée pierre par pierre depuis la vieille Europe.
De culte catholique romain, l’intérieur est flamboyant et contraste avec l’austérité des églises protestantes, anglicanes ou presbytériennes, plus répandues chez les Américains; c’est même la plus ancienne église catholique de New-​York, et c’est aussi la plus grande cathédrale catholique néogothique d’Amérique du Nord.
Les vitraux sont splendides et laissent filtrer une lumière multicolore qui illumine joliment la blancheur de marbre des murs et des piliers. Ils ont été réalisés par des artistes français (Chartres), anglais (Birmingham), et américains (Boston). La grande rosace est un chef-d’œuvre qui mesure huit mètres de diamètre !
La hauteur des voûtes de la nef et du transept est impressionnante, à l’échelle de tout le reste dans cette ville d’ailleurs ! Et un orgue magnifique orne tout le fond de l’allée centrale, il trôné, magnifiquement, en hauteur, dominant toute la nef principale. Les allées latérales sont ornées de belles statues de marbre bien blanc.
L’abside contient un autel richement décoré et orné d’un toit très travaillé, avec un large déambulatoire qui le contourne.
L’entrée est libre, le lieu est calme malgré beaucoup de touristes.
Une visite qui s’impose, juste pour saisir ce contraste et capter le calme du lieu.

Such a beautiful Cathedral, it’s breathtaking. It was so peaceful and quiet and warming. I would love to attend mass here. Just a very loving feel here, as with the architecture.

Always a joy coming here. Brought my 8^th graders here to start off their class trip and they loved it. It is absolutely breathtaking inside and there is so much beautiful craftsmanship that went into building this. They don’t make beautiful buildings like this any more. Also loved the gift shop and they now have a digital guest book that you can sign and also write in prayer requests. Always a great place to stop by if you are in the area!

As an agnostic who only (so far) believes god’s existence in quantum mechanics, I have never been shy to walk into St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and I truly appreciate its acceptance and openness to welcome everyone. It’s my favorite place in town to seek serenity. On my luckier days that I was sitting in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, I could hear someone practicing the giant organ in the back and the sound was just vibrating in the entire space, including my heart and chest as well. It’s the most refreshing and humbling organ sound I have ever heard so far.

The St. Patrick’s cathedral, a very special cathedral in the middle of a lot of skyscrapers. Looks so pretty between this high buildings. You can find it on 5^th ave. you will pass it by itself after a 10 minute walk over the fifth avenue.

Beautifully restored! We attended the 5pm Mass on Saturday that also had music. We liked the music but were grateful they did only sing 2 verses. It kept mass moving a little faster given the amount of people and the frequency of Mass. There are tourists moving about until a little before the Mass starts. Worth visiting for Catholics and non-​Catholics alike.

What a specticle of architecture!!! From the moment you capture your first sites of this structure you are blown away. From the grand doors you first see as you walk up the steps to the truly beauty inside you are astounded by the feat it was to construct this structure. We always make it a point to stop in here while visiting the city to grab a few minutes of quietness and reflect… before heading back out into the real world. It truly is a must see when you visit the city.

I have been here dozens of times but with the construction that went on for many years, I avoided going. Walking past the church with my husband last night we decided to peek in. A weeknight after 8pm is the perfect time to go. There were tourists taking photos, but nothing compared to a typical weekend or daytime when there is an enormous amount of tourists. I couldn’t believe how beautiful the church was now post construction. Candle lighting is a $ 2 donation.

This is a beautiful oasis in the middle of a very busy street. I wanted to visit because of all of the services that I’ve seen after iconic New York events such as ⁹⁄₁₁. They have hours when you can come into the cathedral and wander around to look at the amazing architecture and Stained Glass. They do a quick bag check and then you can visit at your own pace. There is a section of the back where you’re not allowed to photograph or videos. Around the outside of the church there are alcoves with offerings to different Saints and you can light a candle in remembrance or in honor of someone. A two dollar cash donation is suggested. This is still an active church, and they have services that you can attend if you’re in the area. This is definitely one of those places in New York that is a must see.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is probably one of the most beautiful churches I have ever been in. It’s huge and the architecture alone is spectacular. All the details in every corner and crevice of the church are amazing. I just wish I stayed around NYC long enough to go to a mass here. I’m sure it would have been really great.
The only thing that was sort of a bummer about the Cathedral was how touristy it became. Granted, we were tourists as well, but it just seemed unfortunate that a sacred place that’s supposed to be calm and prayerful became a place of crowds looking just to take photos and talking loudly.
Still, I’d like to visit for a mass one day!

This is not so much a review, but more of an account of my experience here.
I came here on Holy Saturday trying to enjoy the sights of the legendary St. Patrick’s Cathedral afternoon before an Easter Vigil at a smaller church. What ensued was an experience ruined by tourists and their phones…
All I wanted to do was look down the nave and chancel, up the vault, enjoy the fine detailing of the arcade, stained glass windows, and altar. Nope, it was packed. It was a Walmart on Black Friday. It was a bridal blowout sale in Manhattan.
Walking into the entrance was arduous as they was a constant stream of tourists taking pictures of themselves in front of the church. There was a short sermon being given when I walked in, which I wanted to enjoy in a pew; however, I could not. There were so many people hiding out in the back extending their selfie stick to get a better shot of the nave.
They ruined a perfectly good moment when we are to reflect our blessings in the face of death and remember the day Jesus had to lie in his tomb before his resurrection.
As a man who is trying to be a better Catholic, it was very hard for me to enjoy my experience at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. All I could hear was people posing for pictures. It is exploitation that people are trying to get likes at the expense of ruining a sacred day. Put away your phone and just enjoy the undeniable beauty of a cathedral. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy the present.

The most architecturally stunning church in the city. My mom and aunt went to private school here. I pass the location frequently and it never gets old. This building has stood the test of time. If you are religious or not I recommend stoping in just to take in the history of this church. The acoustics are mind blowing

St. Patrick is a patron saint worthy of his own holiday, green beer, pride parades, lucky shamrocks, and an impressive cathedral in midtown Manhattan. The iconic and historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral (aka America’s Parish Church) is everything a large neo-​gothic cathedral should be.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a spiritual haven.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a national landmark.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a U.S. hub of Catholicism.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is an architectural inspiration.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a fortress of faith.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a New York icon.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is all of those things wrapped together as a place to find serenity and religion in the madness of Manhattan. As an active Catholic church, St. Patrick’s equally serves the local community, church parishioners, and photo-​taking tourists with over 5.5 million visitors per year.
St. Patrick’s opened in 1879 (after 20 years of construction) as a public monument and religious hub to become New York’s «great cathedral.» Being located between famous 5^th Avenue and Madison Avenue across from the Rockefeller Center makes a visit to St. Patrick’s especially convenient more than 100 years later.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is open daily from 6:30 am to 8:45 pm. The Gift Shop inside is open 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. The alter, pipe organ, stained glass windows, statues, sanctuaries, and prayer stations are all worthy of finding peace or a memorable photo.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a national landmark, New York icon, and center of Catholicism in America while serving as a fortress of faith and spiritual haven in inspiring gothic architecture. Add it to your must visit list if living in or traveling to Manhattan regardless if it is St. Patrick’s Day or not.

Bless me Father, for I have sinned.
Or more accurately, I am currently in the act of sinning as we speak because I covet, desperately COVET, a Saint Patrick’s Cathedral t-​shirt.
This entry is not so much a review, as a solemn prayer:
I have been to this church, inside this church, in front of this church so many times, I just feel like being able to WEAR it is the next logical step. Saint Patrick, clearly one of the more daring and fun saints, would give me his blessing on this one, ay? It can’t be from a fake source; it has to be from the Saint Patrick’s Church Catherdral Gift Shop.
Your will be done.
Amen.

Beautiful, breath taking and free to visit. I can’t believe that anyone has gotten married there as the walk down the isle must be intimidating and very long. I also don’t enough people to fill half the place unless I invited all my Unilocal «friends».

St. Patrick’s Cathedral one of the most beautiful churches in NYC! Located in the hart of Manhattan right next to the Rockefeller Center. This is a must see and visit for anyone in NYC and especially if you’re a tourist. The inside is breathtaking and enormous. There’s also a small gift shop right on the side of the front entrance which has many religious items and souvenirs.

Eine wirklich imposante Kathedrale, die dem Kölner Dom nachempfunden wurde.
Mir hat sie wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Leider waren so viele Touristen dort, dass ich mich der Kathedrale nicht in voller Aufmerksamkeit widmen konnte. Dennoch genoss ich einige Minuten hier und ließ meinen Blick durch das Gotteshaus schweifen.
Als gläubiger Atheist faszinieren mich an solchen Gebäuden die Architektur und die Kunst, mit der diese verziert bzw. versehen sind.
Das große Vorbild dieser Kathedrale ist der Kölner Dom und das kann man auch deutlich erkennen.

Gorgeous cathedral ceilings and intricate artwork. I came by on Christmas day and it was a packed house, tourists and all the likes lining up. It is an amazing establishment despite your religion, go to enjoy the architecture and the environment, it is really an eye opening sight. I’ve been to many famous churches but this one is jaw dropping even just as I drive by and take a peek inside.

ST PATS. The church where millions of catholics, Christians, other religious beliefs, tourists and parishioners go to visit. You possibly cannot help stop here if you are in the area. To some it’s a place where movie buffs go, this is where Gremlins 2 or Michael Corleone had his baptism during the… uh…removal of his non believers, lol. To me it’s a family tradition. Since m
y grandmother and father, we’re residents of Hell Kitchen, cue Marvel’s Daredevil, my father was baptised here. When my brothers and sisters and I were born, we were baptised here. Now it is time for me to baptised my son. I was told it is very difficult to get a baptism here, especially if you are not part of St. Patricks. awe showed the priest all our documents showing that my father was a parishioner and that for the exception of my mother, the family were baptised here. I didn’t know there was so much paperwork to be done to get him baptised here, but it’s all set and my son will be part of the family tradition. All I need is a list if enemies to be taken care of while baptism is going… Godfather…seriously go see a youtube clip. Inside is pristine and when you walk through those doors you can feel it’s holy-​ness? it’s been trying to keep up with the modern times, with its automatic souvenir coin machines and it’s electronic candles, probably safer than lighting a real candle, but thy still have real xmas along the side. It’s hard the church without sounding like Indiana Jones but overall you can’t be disappointed in the house of god. When you go to the back of the church they have a resting place where the past cardinals who have passed reside. My favorite Cardinal was Oconnor. The
y have a section in the back that says no pictures or videos. You will be told, because their are alot of men in black suits with earpieces who look like they are secret service who will stop you. Like all of my reviews the only problem I have is the parking situation, bu then again it’s expected, especially on 5^th Avenue.

A must see in NYC. Absolutely break taking!

I always love stopping by St. Patrick’s when in NYC. It amazes me how quiet it is inside compared to the noise of the city outside. It also amazes me that they have to have people to tell the men to take their hats off in a church. I wish it hadn’t been to busy while we were here so we could have looked around a little more and enjoyed the venue.

Religion doesn’t matter when you here. This building is beautiful and a must see for anyone (not just a tourist) in tbe city.
I was thinking what it would be like to be here during a service and can only imagine the awesomeness of the moment.

First time I’ve seen this cathedral not encased in scaffolding. Breathtaking. Built for the Glory of God and God is glorious if we use this cathedral by which to judge His greatness.
I’m not a religious person but the beauty of this building is undeniable.
If I’m anywhere within 4 blocks, I will always stop by.

How can you visit Rockefeller Center and not cross the street to visit the magnificent St. Patrick’s Cathedral and light a candle, unless you are heathen!
(hēTHn/​a person who does not belong to a widely held religion-​especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim-​as regarded by those who do.)
The cathdral is being carefully and beautifully restored. You just feel good going in, kneeling for a prayer, and lighting a candle. A must see. When I’m there, I always think of the wedding scene from the movie «Arthur» which was filmed there.

WOW! This is a church? This is pretty amazing! Glad we stopped by, saw this massive, lovely looking church in the middle of all this retail and the tall office buildings. No mass was going on, was able to walk about and just enjoy the lovely church and see everything.
Some security checks as you enter so that’s good. It is absolutely massive and can’t imagine how many people would show up for service or mass.
Anyways, we were only there for like 20 minutes, walked around, sat for a few, and we were done. A must stop when you want a break from the retail and touristy madness outside.

St. Pat’s was the fourth church I visited in 2 days in Manhattan. Spent the least amount of time here because 1) mass was taking place, 2) it was crowded, and 3) it was near the end of a long day.
It took us some time to find the proper entrance. I forget what street it is on. Follow the signs or look for the doors where people are entering an exiting.
Despite the crowds and the brevity of our visit. I’m very glad we went. It’s a beautiful cathedral.

Recently renovated and all the scaffolding is now gone. Beautiful throughout the year, especially during the holidays. Make sure you walk around the inside and take in everything it has to offer. One of my favorite stops in Manhattan.

Igreja linda em estilo gótico que fica em plena quinta avenida.
Ela é muito maravilhosa principalmente por fora, seu estilo é imponente e contrasta com as lojas e restaurantes da região.
Fica próxima ao Rockefeller Center.

Now that the scaffolding has been taken off, this cathedral is worth the visit again. Beautiful on the inside and out once again. I actually forgot how beautiful this cathedral is since it’s been covered for so many years. Long lines to get in, insanely crowded on the inside but still great to visit. Plus, it’s free so definitely check it out.

I’m a native New Yorker and I’d never been to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, it took me coming with my meetup group from DC to visit, go figure. Upon entering, you go through the security check. It was pretty crowded with tons of people taking pictures of the wonderful architecture and stained glass windows but no one was loud or rowdy, very respectful especially since they were conducting mass. There was an area where you could light a candle and take a moment to pray/​reflect. There a gift shop but I didn’t go in. Whether you are religious or not, catholic or not (I’m not catholic but I went to catholic school for 7 years… lol), I think this is a good place to visit while in NYC.

A must-​see if you’re in Manhattan, especially if you’re a Californian like I am where we don’t have historical cathedrals. The exterior is so prominent even though it stands amidst the tall neighboring buildings. The white façade makes it stand out day or night.
The interior is angelic and appears much larger than it looks from the outside. The architecture and use of stones and marble is simply grandiose. I can only imagine what Christmas mass would be like.

Catholic or not, this is a must see if you’re in midtown Manhattan! St. Patrick’s is a beautiful church open to everyone, with amazing architectural features and stained glass features. You can come
in to see its beauty, take some pictures, or light a candle in memory or thought of a loved one. I haven’t been to mass here yet but imagine it’s spectacular. So much detail, beauty, and history in this church.
Now that construction is almost over, I’d highly highly recommend you come here and enjoy this special place to many locals and tourists.
There’s also a small gift shop and security check point so be prepared for that!

All I can say is WOW! The most beautiful grand church I have been to yet. I have traveled and so far this is the biggest church I have seen. We just happened to walk by and see this church. It is weird to see such a grand church smack in the middle of so many high rises?! I am sure there are bigger ones around but none the less, this was a beautiful church.
The architect of how this church was done should have taken centuries… I mean I can’t imagine someone up on the high ceiling carving all the leaves, etc?! You have to see it for yourself! The wall carved art work showed the story of Jesus’ sacrifice. It was beautifully done. The floors or some walls were almost all marble. Their were TV’s on the pillars for those that could not see the view of the mass. They even have security to enter the church. I can see royalty marry here, that’s how beautiful it is. I would love to go to mass here at least once… well, anyways, if you are in this area, come visit this church.

I went to Lindt to pick up a sweet snack for myself and then decided to take a moment in St. Pat’s. I haven’t been in the Cathedral in almost 10 years.
I was immediately reminded of how beautiful it is. It’s a quiet spot to sit and take spot amongst the craziness of midtown.

Es la catedral católica mas grande de los Estados Unidos, un sitio de paz y oración, hermosamente mantenida, con vitrales dignos de observar, sus techos altos y el altar es imponente. Entrada gratuita, merece entra y dedicarle un tiempo a dios

This church is sooo BIG, BEAUTIFUL, & BREATHTAKING!
Whether you’re religious or not, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a MUST when in New York.
I just so happened to come by during construction, so some sections were closed off and I wasn’t able to see it in its entirety. Although there were tons of tourists taking photos and exploring this place in awe, people remained respectful, quiet and peaceful. Being here was so calming, and it made me feel at ease just being inside.
The architects both in the past & present, have done a remarkable job on this amazing cathedral, and I cannot wait to see the completed renovations during my next trip to New York.

Nach meiner Rückkehr in Hamburg habe ich mich schon ein wenig geärgert, dass ich die berühmteste Kirche von New York nicht auch innen besichtigt habe. Sie ist leider dem straffen Ausflugsprogramm zum Opfer gefallen.
Es hört sich in heutiger Zeit wie Ironie an, dass damals Der Bau der St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York von vielen Einwohnern New Yorks als viel zu weit außerhalb der Stadt verspottet wurde. Schon ein Witz, wenn man die Kirche an der 50^th Street und Fifth Avenue inmitten der Wolkenkratzer sieht.
Die Kirche wurde zwischen 1858 und 1878 im Stil der Neugotik gebaut und am 25. Mai 1879 eingeweiht. Sie hat Ähnlichkeit mit dem Kölner Dom und besteht aus weißem Marmor. Aufgrund der großen Fenster, soll die Kirche innen sehr hell und freundlich sein.
Für damalige Verhältnisse war die Kirche ein gigantisches Gebäude mit seinen 123 Metern Länge und 53 Metern Breite. Gegen das gegenüberliegende riesige Rockefeller Center erscheint die Kirche in der heutigen Zeit eher klein.
Die 2 Altare in der Kirche wurden vom New Yorker Juwelier Tiffany & Co und 1 Altar von Paolo Medici aus Rom gestaltet. Die Kathedrale ist heute der Amtssitz des Erzbischofs der römisch-​katholischen Erzdiözese von New York und eine Pfarrkirche.
Wer an der Fith Avenue unterwegs ist, sollte ruhig einen Abstecher zur St. Patrick’s Cathedral einplanen.

It’s SOOOOOOO surreal to come out of St. Patty’s Cathedral and be right smack in the middle of Midtown Manhattan at 10 am on a Thursday. The vibe you feel is lots of «scurrying mice making sure no one steals their cheese». There’s no other city in the world like you! But if you think about this the greatest cities in the world have this pace Paris, London, Tokyo, Hongkong, Manila, Beijing, Singapore. NYC is different though so different. So I went back in for some peace and inside the church and I saw this unforgettable scene: it was «in restauro» (under restoration) but inside out. I’ve never seen a church undergo this extent of a facelift.
Scaffolding was everywhere. It was peaceful, almost silent even with scurrying mice building, cleaning and restoring. Weird. So I had to walk out back to the street and the juxtaposition of silence and NYC at work was freaky! The St Patrick’s Cathedral looks as though it’s just being built from the ground up and boy look up at the ceiling and the restored stained glass windows give you Disney quality cels: vivid primary colors. The cost of the project? $ 175M– with the hope of raising $ 50M per year. And it appears they’ve reached their goals because the church is slated to be completed next year. Wish I could raise $ 50M annually.
This is an amazing church and rivals its counterparts in Germany, France, England. It’s very different in Italy and the churches in Italy I put in a whole ‘nother category. Event the most disheveled churches in Italy are awe-​inspiring and magnificent. But that’s another review.
Visits: 2

Eine Gotische Kirche Inmitten von lauter Wolkenkratzern das ist schon einmalig. Die zwei Kirchtürme genauso wie die tollen bunten Glasfenster sind schon beeindruckend. Leider waren bei meinem Besuch hier gerade Bauarbeiten an der Kirche so das man nicht unbedingt viel sehen konnte. In der Kirche drinnen selbst gibt es nicht so sehr viel sehenswertes. Aber ein Fotomotiv ist der Standort inmitten dieser hohen Häuser immer. Außerdem ein New York Trip ohne St. Patrick’s ist nur ein halber Trip.

Uma igreja muito bonita, pena que eu passei lá ela estava em reforma e não pude ver sua beleza por completo.

En medio del caos de una ciudad como Nueva York, se erige la Catedral de St Patrick, un lugar de paz entre el bullicio. Sus techos altos y su colorido, harán que no dejes de mirar para arriba con la boca abierta, no es para menos, estás en la catedral neogótica más grande de América del Norte.
En sus tiempos, fue uno de los edificios más grandes, que hoy se ve reducido ante la imponente presencia del Rockfeller Center, que se sitúa muy cerca de este templo católico.
El contraste entre el mármol blanco y los dorados del altar y las columnas, es celestial, de verdad. Una curiosidad es que el altar de San Miguel y San Luis fue diseñado por Tiffany & Co.
Merece la pena entrar en este edificio que por fuera ya es bonito, pero por dentro es increíble. Un contraste con los edificios modernos que la rodean y la dejan un poco enterrada, pero ella sigue ahí, atrayendo a visitantes y visitantes. Creyentes y no creyentes. Un monumento imprescindible para cualquiera.

Beeindruckend!
Sehr schöné und große Kirche in der 5 Ave.

La gran catedral de ny. Es super bonita rodeada de grandes edificios.

Situada en frente de Rockefeller Center, es l acatredal catolica mas grande de Estados Unidos. La entrad principal esta situada en la 5 Avenida. Al contrario que alguna de las españolas, la entrada en esta catedral es gratuita. Es bastante impactante, tanto en su exterior como en su interior. Aunque no te guste este tipo de onumentos te recomiendo que te pases tanto por su exteiror como por su interior, no te decepcionará.