8 of NYC’s Spookiest Crypts and Catacombs
NYC may not be as old as the cities in Europe, but it still boasts a number of crypts and catacombs to get spooked if that type of exploration strikes your fancy!
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The Top 10 Oldest Churches in NYC
Discover the 10 oldest churches in NYC and the roles they played in American history, from the Revolutionary War to rescue efforts of 9/11.
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10 Unique Ways to Commemorate 9/11 in NYC in 2018
It’s the 17th anniversary of 9/11 this year and there are many ways to commemorate, pay your respects, and mark the day all over the New York City area.
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12 Beautiful Locations to Find Guastavino Tiles in NYC
Guastavino tiles, a famed, though obsolete vaulting technique used in 200+ historical structures in NYC, can give anyone a new appreciation for architecture.
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12 Ways to Commemorate 9/11 in NYC
For sixteen years, New York City has shown its resiliency in the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Here are ten ways to commemorate 9/11 in NYC.
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Photos: Check out the Sheep “Lamb-scaping” at Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC’s Nolita
A trio of sheep have arrived at the Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Nolita to perform some “lamb-scaping” on the normally off-limits cemeteries.
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Behind the Scenes at NYC’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Evening Vespers With Pope Francis
Untapped Cities takes you behind the scenes with those that attended Vespers with Pope Francis at the newly renovated St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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The Top 10 Secrets of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Learn about the secrets of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a landmark of Midtown Manhattan NYC. Its Neo-Gothic style makes it a visible destination on Fifth Avenue.
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#MonthofScorsese: NYC Film Locations for Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets
NYC film locations for Martin Scorsese’s 1973 crime drama Mean Streets. Locations include places in Little Italy, West Village and The Bowery.
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Crypts and Catacombs of Little Italy: What’s Buried in Manhattan’s Only Basilica
In the lower level of the Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Little Italy is a labyrinth of vaults for bodies. The crypts beneath the cathedral belong to bankers, lawyers, captains of industry, merchants, and even to Civil War-era generals.
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