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The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located in Morningside Heights, is one of the largest Anglican cathedrals globally and has been under construction since 1892.
Columbia University, an Ivy League institution, has been a central part of Morningside Heights since 1897, contributing significantly to the neighborhood's academic and cultural atmosphere.
Morningside Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the same landscape architects who designed Central Park, and offers stunning views of the neighborhood.
The General Grant National Memorial, commonly known as Grant's Tomb, is the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and is the largest mausoleum in North America.
The neighborhood was home to many influential figures of the Harlem Renaissance, including poet Langston Hughes, who studied at Columbia University.
Riverside Church, inspired by the 13th-century Gothic cathedral in Chartres, France, is known for its striking neo-Gothic architecture and its role in social justice movements.
The neighborhood hosts numerous cultural events and performances, particularly at the Miller Theatre at Columbia University, known for its innovative programming.
