NYC's Historical Houses of Worship

NYC's Historical Houses of Worship

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Created by MetroFocus • Updated On: November 30, 2011

You don’t have to be religious to appreciate the historical houses of worship that can be found right here in Manhattan. Familiarize yourself with some of the city’s oldest sanctuaries.

Central Synagogue is one of NYC's Historical Houses of Worship.

1. Central Synagogue

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123 E 55th St (Lexington Avenue), New York City, NY
Sinagoga · Midtown East · 13 tips dan ulasan

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Did you know that this is one of the oldest synagogues in the U.S. and a favorite amongst the NY Historical Society’s president Louise Mirrer. Learn about more historic places of worship on MetroFocus Baca selengkapnya.

Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is one of NYC's Historical Houses of Worship.

2. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

1047 Amsterdam Ave (at W 112th St.), New York City, NY
Gereja · West Harlem · 112 tips dan ulasan

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Did you know FDR called this Cathedral a “shrine of worship for all the people”? Learn more about NYC’s historical houses of worship on MetroFocus. Baca selengkapnya.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of NYC's Historical Houses of Worship.

3. St. Patrick's Cathedral

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14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York City, NY
Gereja · 306 tips dan ulasan

MetroFocusMetroFocus: This cathedral wouldn't have been built without the donations of poor Irish immigrants. Check out this historical haven and learn more about other houses of worship on MetroFocus. Baca selengkapnya.