The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

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  ★★★★★ Jack Sunderland October 22, 2018

  I am sensitive to spiritual enegries since few years ago. Like visiting places like this. They improve my mood and give something you can call a spiritual boost. Great place for everyone seeking answers, running from solitude or looking for God in any way possible. Of course I'll put a 5. Especially like the exterior of this place.

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  ★★★★★ Jeanne Phillips November 7, 2018

  A beautiful building! Plan on taking some time when visiting. Take in all the detail of the artwork. Free to come in and worship but they will hit you up for a $10 "donation" to walk around and explore. It is money well spent as I cannot imagine what it must cost to maintain this beautiful structure.

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  ★★★★★ Amy Watson Sanchez Cuoq October 13, 2018

  I've seen cathedrals all over Europe and the US and this ranks amongst the best, but in a truly New York way. I missed the annual blessing of the animals and took advantage of the NYC open house day. I took the C train to 116th in Harlem and walked through the Park to arrive, but you can reach it on the 1 as well. Look at every column, glass, statue and piece of art, you'll be surprised and inspired. I was able to use my debit card to make a donation and at the gift shop, but bring cash for the Hungarian Pastry Shop across the street.

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  ★★★★★ Paul Rigano November 17, 2018

  BEAUTIFUL cathedral!!! The largest in the world, and one of NYC's hidden gems. Sightseeing visits are only $10 (student and senior discounts offered), and well worth it. There are also guided tours, some of which will take you all the way up to the roof!! The tour guides are so incredibly well-versed in the cathedral's amazing history, also a great value for the price. They frequently feature art installations and events, but they're also a functional church and have services every day, which are free to the public. Do not miss this place in your visit to NY!! UPDATE: I see a lot of reviews on here saying you can't come in for prayer without permission. This is ABSOLUTELY FALSE. Don't listen to them. If you come to the visitor center and let them know you are there for a spiritual vist; services, prayer, meditation, just need a moment of silence in a beautiful space because you were just at the hospital across the street, they will absolutely let you in.

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  ★★★★★ Hsiung Leu September 2, 2018

  When I was younger I used to love hearing the church bells ring though the streets many blocks away...it was like no other experience. I also used to enjoy attending the free concerts they would hold routinely throughout the year. Over the years it seems they have run into financial troubles and had to sell or lease some of their grounds and charge an entrance fee to stay afloat. It's certainly one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals I've seen and an iconic component to the flavor of the neighborhood and worthy of support. And in a place that is ruthless with change like NY it's crucial to show support to something that holds so much beauty for the area and the world.

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