St. Patrick's Cathedral

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5th Ave, New York, NY 10022Seasons 1, 2, 3, 5

St. Patrick's Cathedral - Gossip Girl filming location NYC

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About This Location

St. Patrick's Cathedral, the stunning Gothic Revival cathedral on Fifth Avenue, appeared in Gossip Girl for some of the show's most solemn and dramatic moments. The cathedral's breathtaking interior, with its ribbed vaults, rose window, and marble altars, provided an appropriately grand setting for weddings, funerals, and moments of spiritual reflection. As one of Manhattan's most recognizable landmarks, St. Patrick's added gravitas and emotional weight to the scenes filmed there.

Featured Scenes & Episodes

Bart Bass's funeral service (S2), Blair's prayers and moments of reflection, wedding ceremony scenes, the exterior used as a backdrop for Fifth Avenue walking scenes, and establishing shots conveying the grandeur and tradition of old New York.

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