Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine—A massive religious building project on par with the medieval cathedrals, St. John the Divine was begun in 1892, and it’s still not finished. You may see stone carvers and others at work. Cathedral open daily 9 am-5 pm. Tours Tuesday-Saturday at 11 am. US$3. Phone 212-316-7540. Click here for website On the first and third Saturdays of the month, Vertical Tours take place that include a climb to the cathedral’s roof. US$10. Phone 212-932-7347.
St. Patrick's Cathedral—The seat of New York's Roman Catholic archdiocese, St. Patrick's Cathedral is an enormous and ornate Gothic-style cathedral that leaves the souls of even the most exhausted travelers rejoicing after a visit. Daily 7 am-8:45 pm. 5th Avenue at 50th Street. Phone 212-753-2261.
Temple Emanu-El—Built in 1929, just before the Great Depression, this Romanesque temple with its vaulted roof is among the largest synagogues in the world. Open daily 10 am-5 pm but closes often for special events: Check in advance. 1 E. 65th St. (at 5th Avenue). Phone 212-744-1400.
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