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New York, New York
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From 1815 until the new St. Patrick's Cathedral was built in 1879, it served as the main church for the Archdiocese.
The cathedral is one of the few places in New York City with catacombs, where many prominent New Yorkers are buried.
In 2010, it was elevated to a basilica, recognizing its historical and spiritual significance.
Completed in 1815, it was the first cathedral built in the city for the growing Catholic population.
Movies like "The Godfather" and "Mean Streets" have used the cathedral as a filming location.
It was designed in the Gothic Revival style by architect Joseph-François Mangin, who also co-designed New York's City Hall.
In 1866, a fire destroyed the interior, but the structure was rebuilt and restored.
