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St. Paul's Chapel, New York City

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#5 of 116 in Historic Sites in New York City

Religious Site Church

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The oldest surviving public church building in Manhattan, St. Paul's Chapel features a simple but comfortable interior, designed to encourage attendance. Built in the 1760s on land granted by the queen of England, the chapel is a classic example of Georgian churches characteristic for its time. The building survived the fire of 1776, when the British captured the city and devastated the neighborhood. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, the chapel became a place of refuge for recovery workers from the nearby site of the collapsed twin towers. To see where George Washington worshiped when he visited the chapel, look for the oil painting of the national coat of arms, which hangs right over his pew. Use our New York City holiday builder to arrange your visit to St. Paul's Chapel and other attractions in New York City.

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• By 702charlottef

  Visited the chapel on the last day of our trip last week. The church itself is small but beautiful. There are benches outside to sit and reflect. There are candles available to light and to pray. Ther...  more »

• By lupo05

  Strepitoso esempio di integrazione architettonica. Questa chiesa, infatti, è ormai circondata da grattacieli, ma nonostante ciò mantiene il suo fascino!  more »

  Awesome example of architectural integration. This church is now surrounded by skyscrapers, but nevertheless retains its charm!
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