St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, New York City
Facts and practical information
The Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral, sometimes shortened to St. Patrick's Old Cathedral or simply Old St. Patrick's, is a Catholic parish church, basilica, and the former cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York, located in the Nolita neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Built between 1809 and 1815 and designed by Joseph-François Mangin in the Gothic Revival style, it was the seat of the archdiocese until the current St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan opened in 1879. Liturgies are celebrated in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The church is at 260–264 Mulberry Street between Prince and Houston Streets, with the primary entrance on Mott Street. Old St. Patrick parish merged with Most Precious Blood parish, and the two churches share priests and administrative staff. ()
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bowery Ballroom, New Museum, Terrain Gallery, Elizabeth Street Garden.
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How to get to St. Patrick's Old Cathedral by public transport?
Metro
- Spring Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (2 min walk)
- Broadway–Lafayette Street • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (4 min walk)
Bus
- East Houston Street & Broadway • Lines: M21 (4 min walk)
- Broadway & West Houston Street • Lines: M55 (4 min walk)