St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodox church at World Trade Center, United States.
The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church features a white marble exterior with a central dome containing forty illuminated glass panels and stone ribs.
The original church building from 1916 was completely destroyed during the September 11 attacks, leading to a complex reconstruction process that began in 2014.
The interior spaces follow Greek Orthodox traditions with specific areas including the narthex, nave, and altar, separated by an ornate iconostasis screen.
Located at 130 Liberty Street, the church offers daily visiting hours and serves as both a place of worship and a national shrine.
The structure rises six meters above street level and emits a gentle glow through its translucent stone facade during nighttime hours.
Location: Manhattan
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: World Trade Center
Address: Liberty Street 130 10006 10006
Website: https://stnicholaswtc.org
GPS coordinates: 40.71030,-74.01390
Latest update: November 28, 2025 05:34
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