St. Patrick's Cathedral Ticket & Audio Guide

Awe-Inspiring Splendor
Neo-Gothic Style

St. Patrick's Cathedral was first constructed in 1858, with the adoption of the design by James Renwick, Jr., who sought to revive the Gothic style. It opened in 1879 and has since been beloved as one of the architectural landmarks symbolizing New York City. Inspired by medieval European Gothic architecture, the cathedral features pointed arches, ribbed vault ceilings, and ornate stained-glass windows.

Audio Guide

This product includes an audio guide, allowing you to explore St. Patrick's Cathedral in greater depth. Understand the history of the cathedral and learn about the meaning behind its architecture while listening to audio commentary recorded by the Archbishop himself. Don't miss the chance to admire various artworks, including the Pietà sculpture, which is three times the size of Michelangelo's Pietà!

Must-See Highlights

• Magnificent Gothic Architecture: Discover the grandeur of the cathedral, boasting a length of 100m, a width of 53m, and spires reaching a height of 100m.
• Stained Glass: The interior of the cathedral is adorned with beautiful stained glass, most of which is known to have been made in France. The large rose window at the east end of the cathedral is particularly famous.
• Pipe Organs: The cathedral houses two pipe organs. The main organ has 7,855 pipes, and the auxiliary organ has 3,920 pipes. They are mainly used during Mass and special events.
• Altar and Reliquaries: The central altar and main reliquaries are the most important parts of the cathedral, displaying sculptures depicting important figures from the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ.