Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
14 expert reviews
“This massive stone edifice, the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, is reputedly the largest Gothic cathedral in the world.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"The largest Gothic-style cathedral in the world, even with its towers and transepts still unfinished, this divine behemoth comfortably asserts its bulk in the country's most vertical city."
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Concierge
"The world's largest Gothic cathedral has staunchly remained under construction since the laying of its cornerstone in 1892."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The largest place of worship in the United States has yet to be completed – and probably won’t be any time soon."
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If attending a regular service, remain seated and refrain from taking pictures.
Time Out
"It resumed in earnest in 1979, but a fire in 2001 destroyed the church’s gift shop and damaged two 17th-century Italian tapestries, which has delayed completion further."
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Not For Tourists
"Our favorite cathedral. Completely unfinished and usually in disarray, just the way we like it."
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