The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was the only house of worship, and only building outside the original World Trade Center complex, to be completely destroyed by the terrorists who committed the 9/11 attacks. From the Wiki:
"St. Nicholas replaced the original church of the same name that was destroyed during the September 11 attacks in 2001—the only house of worship, and only building outside the original World Trade Center complex, to be completely destroyed. The new church is located in Liberty Park, overlooking the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Its architecture draws from Byzantine influences, namely the Church of the Savior and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, as well as from the Parthenon in Athens. In addition to serving as a Greek Orthodox parish, St. Nicholas acts as a 'House of Prayer for all people' that functions as a national shrine and community center, incorporating a secular bereavement space, social hall, and various educational and interfaith programs."
Developed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and based upon a design by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, this is beautiful building, and at night, it glows with an irresistible serenity. Worth the visit and a few extra moments when visiting the memorial plaza.
