St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City
Although St. Patrick’s Cathedral isn’t as tall as the skyscrapers that surround it, the cathedral has an old-world grandeur that’s rare in New York.
The design of this Neo-Gothic church, which features soaring spires, an elaborate marble exterior and colorful stained glass windows, was inspired by the great cathedrals of Europe. Replacing a church of the same name, St. Patrick’s Cathedral opened its doors in 1879 to help accommodate a growing Catholic population in the city.
