Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
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West Harlem, New York
"Beautiful cathedral in the Upper West Side!"(3 Tips)
"Peace Fountain is..... Amazing"(2 Tips)
"Take the 'Vertical Tour'."(2 Tips)
"Great tours and architecture."(7 Tips)
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New York HabitatApril 10, 2012One of the largest Christian churches in the world, this cathedral is definitely worth paying a visit! Entrance is free (voluntary donations) and there’re some great exhibitions to be seen as well.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
Alicia KachmarMarch 15, 2009Supposedly the largest Cathedral in the world, it's one of my favorite places. Go to the Halloween Extravaganza: silent b&w movie, eery organ, procession of ghouls--amazing.- JwowFebruary 27, 2015The Vertical tour is both an architectural and historical tour, allowing you to get up close with the stained glass windows, go on the roof and view the nave.
Listra BalconSeptember 15, 2015Should I say it...that I feel as if I am somewhere in Europe when I go to the Cathedral of St John's the Divine!! This was very first time in my life that I saw a White Peacock ever!! Incredible!!
Elvis RodricksJanuary 23, 2019Id put it as one of the top places to see in nyc. The architecture is just magnificent and breathtaking. Great place for concerts. So is the Angel Gabriel statue outside and adjacent to the church.
John-Carlos LunardiniMarch 13, 2016Amazing but kind of obnoxious art exhibit right now. I attended the middle school and would probably do so again. Come by at 3pm to see yuppies picking up their spawn.
Gaby GingolaMarch 13, 2016Free museum!!! Current exhibit is pretentious and on food sustainability of course but they have some cool stuff. Take a stroll in the garden and see if the peacocks are out
AbDecember 27, 2015Gorgeous. Check out the exhibits if they still have it. That peace table was gorgeous. The stained glass glints. Reflect
- Veronica VMay 5, 2013Wonderful cathedral! I have no idea why they do not recommend it on the internet! We were just walking to the Columbian University and we saw this beautiful cathedral! Really really nice place.
Hoang Son DaoJanuary 29, 2015The 4th largest church in the world with the biggest exhibit in the States (the Phoenix). Definitely worth a visit. I heard the sculpture is not going to be here for long.
FDNYDecember 20, 2012When you enter, turn to the right. You'll find a memorial dedicated to the 12 firefighters who lost their lives at the 23rd Street fire on Oct. 17, 1966.
Paulette OsborneDecember 17, 2015It's just a beautiful place to visit. Things change seasonally and there's a great gift shop. Beautiful garden next door too.- Zlata ZubenkoSeptember 15, 2016Great tours and architecture. Check out peacocks in the garden (there are 3)
- Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015With services held throughout the week, visitors are allowed to stop by the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine anytime to look around the facilities.
TingOctober 20, 2015Beautiful garden to sit and enjoy your coffee and the fountain. Lots of seating.
chrissy spazianoMarch 12, 2014This is the largest cathedral in New York. They hold concerts, animal blessings, and do many beautiful things.
Brad BensonSeptember 17, 2012A cathedral reminiscent of the Greats in Europe! One of the most overlooked, beautiful spots in the city.
Jorge A. GuzmanApril 12, 2015Be sure to check out the sculpture outside. The church itself is magnificent and grand.
Dylan McKenzieDecember 14, 2013This is a big ass church. Go during choir. Amazing sound. European vacation in NYC travel times.
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011The Great Rose Window at the cathedral is the largest stained glass window in the United States. It contains more than 10,000 pieces of glass. In the Sports Bay stained glass window, there are over t
Harlem AmbassadorJune 4, 2013Find just about any tourist aboard a doubledecker bus trying to disembark or take photos of this 100 yr old never to be completed colossus. Known for superior architecture and phenom acoustics. art
TeresaJune 26, 2013Check out the Hidden Lives: The Untold Story of Urban Refugees photo exhibit through August 39. Support the great work of UNHCR and the plight of refugees
John BampalisDecember 29, 2015Was there for Christmas!!! The most breathtaking moment of my life 💗🎄😇
Alonso NunezJune 18, 2012This church is still unfinished a hundred years later. Walk to the north side to see the unadorned exterior of the transept.
Mahalia StinesJune 17, 2013Not the largest Cathedral but the largest Gothic Cathedral. One needs at least an hour to take it all in and don't forget the sculpture garden.
MetroFocusNovember 9, 2011Did 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. Read more
SeatGeekJanuary 16, 2011Don't miss out on the statue outside (south side) - it's pretty legit. If you are hungry after head up to Pisticci for great/affordable Italian food.
EvanJuly 7, 2010Amazing grounds, with sitting areas and even three peacocks. Great basketball half-court. No overly religious icons and open to all - even atheists!
Clarisel GonzalezOctober 10, 2010Beautiful cathedral. A lover of the arts. Every year it celebrates a Blessing of the Animals event, one of my favorites.
NY WaterwayMay 2, 2012Don't forget to explore the grounds to see the Peace Fountain and the Biblical Garden.
Alexandra TritzAugust 12, 2016You now have to pay to see the church, not only for the tours, be warned
The Columbarium is very peaceful, and the chapel with the altarpiece by Keith Haring is amazing!
AmandaMay 20, 2010It is the largest gothic cathedral. Many of the larger churches are romantic or not cathedrals. Look for the titantic sinking in the staind glass windows
Amy CummingsMay 18, 2017So gorgeous. It didn't even feel like I was in NYC anymore. Took me right back to Europe!
- simhskalDecember 28, 2015Gratifying experience the day before Christmas watching the choir and puppetry performance
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Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave (at W 112th St.)
New York, NY 10025
United States
New York, NY 10025
United States
Welcome to the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the seat of its Bishop. Our pastoral, educational, cultural, and community outreach programs serve the needs of a diverse City, Nation and World.
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
(212) 316-7441
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