It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Address1 W 29th St, New York, NY
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Located in the shadow of the Empire State Building, the Marble Collegiate Church has a rich history that dates back to 1628. While the building wasn’t completed until 1854, the congregation’s roots trace back to the original Dutch Reformed Church in New Amsterdam. That’s right, this congregation has been meeting since New York City was called New Amsterdam. Officially making this the oldest continuous Protestant congregation in North America.
Designed by Samuel A. Warner, the building is a stunning example of Romanesque Revival architecture. Built on a smaller-scale and equipped with a steeple (who can resist a steeple?) this historic New York City church serves as a reminder of what the city was like before skyscrapers
Originally called Fifth Avenue Church, it was renamed to the Marble Collegiate Church (because of the marble facade) in 1906. The church’s interior is equally impressive, featuring a spacious sanctuary, adorned maroon walls, wooden pews and hand-painted Tiffany stained-glass windows, it’s very inviting.