Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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🌸 Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in New York | "The world is bustling, but cherry blossoms fade in an instant" 🌸
NelleNelle
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4/13/2021 When we were arriving Branch Brook Park for the Cherry Blossoms Festival, we passed thru this splendid Cathedral church. Since it’s right by a side of the park, why don’t we pay a visit to this church? So we visited Essex County Cherry Blossom Center and enjoyed the cherry blossoms all along Branch Brook Park Drive by Branch Brook Lake. Then up to the bridge above the lake we kept going for about a quarter mile, then we came to the church. I really admired the beautiful structure and all the details of the church building! Everything seemed so sacred and beautiful to me even though I am not catholic. I wanted to go inside to pay a visit but the doors were locked. When I walked along the left side of the church to keep admiring the building, I saw some signs on the side doors about the public time. And bravo! It’s open to prayers from 7:00am to 7:00pm during weekdays, and 8:00am to 1:00 on Sundays, 8:00am to 7:00pm on Saturdays. But oops, this door’s locked, too! Then I saw some people going inside another smaller door at the rear. So I decided to go there and see my luck. Haha, the door could be opened and it led to an office with staff inside. I asked if I could pay a visit to the interior, the answer was yes. All I needed to do was to sign in on the visitor log. So I felt blessed to be able to see the interior of the church! Once inside, I felt serenity and sacredness. And it’s breathtaking!! After visiting, I asked the staff if I could make a small donation, she pointed an Offering box hanging on the wall right by the exit. So I was happy to make an offering just for letting me see the beautiful interior! BTW, you can drive directly to the church and park on the street.
Angela Z-FraceAngela Z-Frace
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UPDATE- 3/17/24 Many people travel for an important reason: to savor new experiences that delight all of the senses. If you're an experienced traveler, you often appreciate destinations of social, cultural, and historical significance. That said, a visit to a religious venue can be one way to explore one’s fascination with culture and history. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark and finished in 1954, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is the perfect example of French Gothic architecture, which my partner, our visitors from out of town and I visited today. We were honored to hear the amazing voices from the choir practicing before the next mass. Across the street from the cathedral, some of the early blooms from the cherry blossom trees displayed their wonderful flowers. The Bloom festival will be from April 6–14, attracting over 7,000 attendees from New Jersey and surrounding metropolitan areas. ——————————- Resembling the great cathedral at Rheims, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart located in Newark is designed in the magnificent French Gothic. It’s the fifth largest in North America with the second largest rose window in United States which my partner and I came this morning as tour guides. Upon entering, one immediately feel a sense of awe when you walk in with the beautiful sculptures, carvings, mosaics, and stained glass windows. Before leaving the area, we were able to glimpse the beginning buds of the cherry blossoms. Whether you are Catholic, religious or not, the amazing architecture is to be admired which we can recommend.
Eloy YipEloy Yip
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This building is the fifth largest cathedral in North America, roughly the size of Westminster Abbey, stunningly beautiful, inside and out. It is 365 feet long and 161 feet wide. The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. It is located at 89 Ridge Street in the Lower Broadway neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey. We were there on a silent quiet day, got the street side parking. We had recently come from the Europe trip and after seeing this, we are like " this church can compete with any famous church in Europe" and it was in the backyard of our county and we were not aware of this. The cavernous interior is very well maintained and is spotlessly clean. The architecture, the carved wood, the Chandeliers, the stained glass windows, the marble Carvings, the Statues, ornate Doors, and the 14 Mosaics depicting the Stations of the Cross, were all so magnificent that it made our jaws drop. The Altar made of Italian Marble is stunning. It has the largest Pipe Organ which includes 9000 pipes, 54 stops, and is playable from two consoles. Perfect and exact example of French Gothic architecture in the Western Hemisphere. The Cathedral Basilica is well worth a visit.
Sanjay GuptaSanjay Gupta
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A modern-day Cathedral that is stunning! We visited the cathedral on a day layover at Newark. The cathedral was fairly easy to navigate to and there is free and ample street parking, at least on the Wednesday that we visited. There is no charge for visiting the cathedral (although donations are appreciated); just sign in to guest book in the visitors lobby and you can do a self- guided tour. The cathedral is worth visiting for the stunning stained-glassed alone, but the architecture, sheer scale, and beautiful French Gothic structure are also making it a visit well-worth your time. We would have loved to attend a service, but our short visit made it impossible to do so. I'm certain the pipe organ, which has over 9,000 pipes, would be glorious to hear!
Karlie GarciaKarlie Garcia
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Very peaceful very beautiful very soothing. It looked amazing from outside unfortunately as some private events were going on we were not allowed 🚫 to go inside May be next time. Timings say church ⛪️ is open Monday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. The monument is a architectural brilliance. It is a solid rock 🪨 structure with some use of glass. The door 🚪 specifically is so beautifully crafted (see pics to believe my words) . Magnificent garden and lake are infront of it. Church looks very grand just at the side of busy Jersey street. Limited parking is also available. Very nice temple, may god bless us all. See pics for more details.Thanks 🙏 😊
Dilip TiwariDilip Tiwari
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Basic Info
Address
89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
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(973) 484-4600
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Website
newarkbasilica.org
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attractions: Branch Brook Park, Branch Brook Park, Bully Zone Pet Supplies & Pet Grooming, Bad Intentionz Tattoo & Piercings Studio, JJ's Hot Dogs, LE CACHE HAIR & NAIL SALON, Prudential Concert Grove, Express Newark Kitchen&Bath, Greenfield Auto Services, Broad St., restaurants: El Merengue, Restaurante Salvadoreño Las Canastillas, Frank’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Tony's Hot Dogs, La Farandula, La Parada Dominicana/Santo Domingo Stop Restaurant, Justins BBQ, Mi Lindo Ecuador Restaurant & Fish Market, Park Avenue Deli and Food Market, Dania's Restaurant
