Gothic architecture, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, landmark, Irish history, turism, Ireland
The cathedral was created in 1879. It is a superb example of Gothic architecture. It was designed by architects James Renwick Jr. and Pierre L'Enfant. It took more than 20 years to complete.
[...] A cathedral at the heart of the city • The building is located on the 5th avenue, one of the most popular street of New-York • It is one of the largest church of the USA • It is a place of faith but also a popular tourist attraction • The subway station at 5th Avenue/53rd Street is a 5 minute walk from St. Patrick's Cathedral. A neo-Gothic landmark • The architects were inspired by the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, like the ones in Chartres or Bourges • Neo-Gothic structures are often very large and in strong materials like stone • You can see the caracteristic stained glass windows, the pointed arches, the carved walls and doors • The Cathedral has 21 altars and 19 bells, each named after a different saint. [...]
[...] • 2400 people can sit in the church • It has more than 2,800 stained glass panels. An Irish history • Saint Patrick is the name of the patron saint of Ireland. • The Cathedral has this name because in the 18th and 19th century a lot of Irish people immigrated to New-York • John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and even Pope John Paul II have delivered speeches at the cathedral, it is a symbol of religious freedom and tolerance Tips • Make sure you don't miss the Pieta replica and the Rose stained window. [...]
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