Intro of St Patrick's Cathedral: A Seat of Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York

The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is a beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral that has been designed following the Neo-Gothic architectural style. It is known as the main center of Archdiocese of New York, the archbishop of the Roman Catholic. It is one of the most famous monuments located in New York City and attracts thousands of visitors and tourists from all parts of the world every year.

St Patrick's Cathedral-Introduction, Home Page

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/homepage/home.html

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Patrick's_Cathedral,_New_York

Made from brick and not marble as is a common misconception, the St Patrick's Cathedral is covered from outside by marble which gives it the surreal look. The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is without doubt, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country. Here are some of the main facts about the St Patrick's Cathedral that you might like to know:

- The church can accommodate around 2200 people at one time.

- The church is surrounded by the East 51st Street, the Madison Avenue, the East 50th Street and the Fifth Avenue on the north, east, south and west respectively.

- The church towers 330 feet above the ground.

- The beautiful rose window was made by Charles Connick and the other windows were decorated by popular artists from England, America, and France.

- Paolo Medici from Rome designed the famous Elizabeth altar and the Saint Louis and Saint Michael altar was made by Tiffany and Co.

- The St Patrick's Cathedral's Pieta was sculpted by Araldo Perugi and is almost 3 times the size of the Michelangelo's Pieta.

- In the rear of the cathedral, you will see the statue of Pope John Paul II which was placed there to commemorate his visit to the cathedral in 1979.

- The roof of the cathedral is made from slate purchased from Monson in Maine.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral: Things to see

http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/

St Patrick's Cathedral, New York

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/stpat1.html

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