The Riverside Church - NYC's Sky-High Gothic Marvel! ⛪✨

📍 *490 Riverside Dr, NYC* | 🚇 *1/3 train to 116th/125th St* This 1930s "Cathedral in the Sky" (funded by Rockefellers!) blends *French Gothic grandeur* with *panoramic Hudson views*. 🔔 MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS 🏰 74-Bell Carillon Tower : - 20-ton world's largest bell + tiny 10lb ones 🎶 - *Climb 145 steps* to play them (Wed-Sun tours) 🖼️ Stunning Interiors : - Free-to-visit main nave with *kaleidoscope stained glass* 🌈 - *Pipe organ concerts* echoing through vaults 🎹 🌆 360° Rooftop Views : - Spot *Columbia University* 🏛️ + *Central Park* 🌳 - Sunday 3PM = best chance for bell concerts! ℹ️ VISITOR TIPS 🎟️ Tower Tours : $20 (Wed-Sat) / $25 (Sun) ⏰ Open 9AM-5PM daily (last entry 4:30PM) 🧥 *Bring a jacket—it's breezy up there!* #HiddenNYC #GothicNY #FreeInNYC #ArchitectureLovers