New York City

Times Square Panorama. Photo Pearl Vas.

In keeping with the cultural importance of the city as a whole, New York City offers visitors a vast array of interesting religious institutions. It is home to the largest synagogue in the world, the largest cathedral in the world, and many other important sacred sites that serve its diverse population. Follow a link below to explore some of the most notable sacred sites and religious places of New York.

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Cathedral of St. John the Divine This Episcopal cathedral on the Upper West Side is the largest cathedral in the world, despite still being incomplete. It is known for its strong interfaith tradition. Museum of Jewish Heritage Opened in 1997, this uniquely designed building in Lower Manhatten commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. It includes a kosher café. Shrine of St. Elizabeth Seton This Catholic church and shrine is dedicated the first American-born saint, an Episcopalian convert who was canonized in 1975. St. Patrick's Cathedral St. Patrick's is the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. Rooted in Irish Catholic heritage, it hosted many of the funerals for fallen police and firefighters after 9/11. Temple Emanu-El Accommodating 2,500 worshippers, this is the largest synagogue in the world. Trinity Church This Wall Street house of worship features neo-Gothic flying buttresses, beautiful stained-glass windows, and vaulted ceilings. It was the setting for the movie National Treasure.

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