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Medieval architecture in NYC: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The Cloisters and more

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  • Photo Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.
  • Quite possibly one of the most well known examples of Medieval European architecture in New York City, The Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met named the museum after portions of cloisters from France, particularly in Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Trie-sur-Baïse, Froville and Bonnefont-en-Comminges. Situated on four acres inside Fort Tryon Park, the museum offers visitors a window into the world of Medieval Europe, with more than 2,000 architectural elements and artworks on display, including stained glass, sculptures, tapestries and more from the 12th through 15th centuries.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote

While sleek supertall skyscrapers may be the future of New York City, its architectural past is vast and just as celebrated.

Dozens of Medieval-style buildings, many of which are city landmarks, offer a constant reminder of another era in New York City.

From Byzantine and Romanesque to Gothic and Renaissance, scroll down to learn more about some of the city’s most prominent examples of Medieval architecture.

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