St. Cecilia Church and Convent, New York City

Name: St. Cecilia Church and Convent
Address: 120 East 106th Street, New York City, United States

#439 among attractions in New York City

Church, Romanesque revival architecture

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St. Cecilia Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York and a historic landmark located at 120 East 106th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York. The parish was established in 1873. It was staffed by the Redemptorist Fathers from 1939 to 2007. The church was designated a New York City landmark in 1976. The church and convent were listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. ()

Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 40°47'32"N, 73°56'50"W

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120 East 106th StreetUpper Manhattan (Harlem)New York City United States

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Day trips

St. Cecilia Church and Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pool, The Jewish Museum, Museum of the City of New York, Harlem Meer.

0.7 miW
Forest
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Exhibits of NYC history
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Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
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~1560 ftW
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Neighbourhood
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~1540 ftNW
Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Cecilia Church and Convent?

Nearby attractions include Duffy's Hill, New York City (5 min walk), El Museo del Barrio, New York City (6 min walk), Museum of the City of New York, New York City (7 min walk), Untermyer Fountain, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to St. Cecilia Church and Convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Cecilia Church and Convent:

Bus

E 106 St & Lexington Av • Lines: M106 (2 min walk)
Madison Av & E 104 St • Lines: M106 (5 min walk)

Metro

103rd Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (3 min walk)
110th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (7 min walk)

Train

Harlem–125th Street (26 min walk)