Religious sites in New York County
Historic Churches & Jewish Heritage
Discover Manhattan’s spiritual landmarks, ranging from the colonial-era Saint Paul’s Chapel to the massive neo-Gothic Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Explore the city’s Jewish history at the restored 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue and the Jewish Museum, located in a former Fifth Avenue mansion. Significant sites include Trinity Church, the burial place of Alexander Hamilton, and Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church. These architectural gems span styles from Georgian to Gothic Revival, reflecting the diverse cultural and religious evolution of New York City.
Saint Paul's Chapel
Historic Georgian church built in 1766, known as the oldest colonial-era church in Manhattan. It serves as a place of worship and a memorial connected to the September 11 attacks.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Historic neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral known as the largest of its style in North America and serving as the seat of the Archbishop of New York.
Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral
Historic neo-gothic Catholic church and minor basilica that served as the original cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York.
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