Murals and Mosaics of Spanish Harlem: A "Street Art Gallery"

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The many colorful murals and mosaics of Spanish Harlem (AKA East Harlem) tell us so much about the history, culture, and politics of this under-appreciated NYC neighborhood and its residents. Some of the public art is dedicated to accomplished citizens of Spanish Harlem, such as the writers Julia de Burgos and Nicholasa Mohr. Others honor world-famous people including Celia Cruz & Che Guevara. Many of the murals and mosaics celebrate the Latin culture of the neighborhood. They also bring into the streets the gorgeous scenery of the tropical islands which so many members of this community left behind. Visitors to Spanish Harlem are always dazzled by the public art there. Here is what some of them said: "The Spanish Harlem tour with Leigh was a great investment of 2 hours. The tour was rich in information & cultural & neighborhood significance. Leigh is a terrific guide to it all. I have done many walking tours, and this is one of the best. Not to be missed if you are visiting New York".

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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    East 111th Street
    New York, NY 10029, USA

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    End point

    East 103rd Street
    New York, NY 10029, USA

    We end at the 103rd St. Street stop on the #6 train. The stop is on Lexington Avenue, next to the church.

    What To Expect

    First Spanish United Methodist Church

    There are 4 outdoor murals at our meeting place, and we spend time looking at and commenting on all of them. We also discuss the church, which is nicknamed “The People's Church” for its association with the Young Lords. They were a social justice and community empowerment group in Spanish Harlem from 1969-76, and they left a great legacy in the neighborhood. We do not go inside the church.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Amor Cubano

    We see one mural on the outside of this restaurant and one on the inside. This stop is one block East of our starting place.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    East Harlem

    We walk 8 blocks from North to South, zigzagging between Lexington and Third Avenues, which are only a block apart. So, not much walking, but that is because this area is chock-a-block with public art! We stop to look at about 2 dozen murals and mosaics. And, all the while, we are just North of the Upper East Side and only 3 blocks from Central Park. The mosaics are all by the brilliant artist Manny Vega, who was recently celebrated in a year-long exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sts. George & Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

    We talk briefly about why there is a large Greek Orthodox Church in a neighborhood which has never been associated with residents of Greek heritage. But mainly we stop here to see the final mural on our route and say farewell. And because next to the church is the East 103rd St. stop on the #6 subway train. So that is an easy way to get to your next destination.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Murals and Mosaics of Spanish Harlem: A “Street Art Gallery”?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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