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The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
Sight4.7 · 1 6554.6 · 488≈ 45 minFree entry
The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita is Manhattan's original Catholic cathedral, built between 1809 and 1815 to designs by Joseph-François Mangin. It served as the seat of the Archdiocese of New York until the Midtown cathedral opened in 1879. Enclosed by a historic defensive brick wall and cemetery, the basilica hides New York City's only active Catholic catacombs beneath its nave, holding resting places of prominent citizens.
Highlights
- New York City's original Catholic cathedral founded in 1815
- The only active Catholic subterranean catacombs in Manhattan
- Historic walled cemetery and original 19th-century churchyard
- Atmospheric Gothic Revival interior in the heart of Nolita
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 20:00 |
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