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Saint Patrick's Cathedral

21-50 Patrick's Close | Off Clanbrassil St., Dublin 8, Ireland
01-475-4817
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As featured in 3 days in Dublin
Ranked #42 of 227 attractions in Dublin
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Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: A magnificent cathedral that houses Jonathan Swift's remains (he wrote Gulliver's Travels). It is the only remaining cathedral in Ireland with a daily... more » Owner description: A magnificent cathedral that houses Jonathan Swift's remains (he wrote Gulliver's Travels). It is the only remaining cathedral in Ireland with a daily sung services. A small entrance fee is charged for tourists and all money raised goes back to paying for the upkeep of the building. « less
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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Was never inside the Cathedral before and I have driven past it so many times. Our guide was also a wonderful historian and our tour finished outside. Well worth a visit.

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Liberty Twp. Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

St. Patrick's was built in 1190 and sits in downtown Dublin. Beautiful interior with magnificent stained glass windows. Cathedral also houses the stone which covered the well St. Patrick used to help convert the locals to Christianity.

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Tokyo, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We timed our visit for the 5:30 evensong service, which takes place every day. Really lovely experience! The cathedral is also interesting to visit - I found it more atmospheric inside than Christ Church. There's a fee to visit, unless you're there for the service.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

St Patrick’s is a must see in Dublin. The architecture is stunning Gothic. The inside is also stunning. I compare all Churches and Cathedrals to Westminster and this Cathedral certainly stands up to it in architecture but not in content. It is a working church and shows signs of it. It isn’t fussy or off limits to visitors. In fact,... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Gorgeous Cathedral, beautiful stained glass windows, amazing wood interior and beautifully carved confessional boxes and pulpit. One of the nicest churches I have ever visited.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I have been in some well known cathedrals in France and England, and St. Patrick's rivals them hands down. The park right outside is gorgeous also, one of the nicest and most picturesque parts of Dublin. The interior of the cathedral is ornate and will make you speechless, also leave plenty of time as there are exhibits and busts of... More

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Hudsonville, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We weren't able to go inside due to the hour but we got some amazing pictures of it. It's centrally located to the heart of Dublin so it turned out perfect. Such a picturesque building.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

There was a magnificent arrangment of different flowers in the park beside the cathedrel.In the cathedral there was a lovely welcoming feeling.The tourguide was very helpful when it came to questions, info etc.The coats of arms and flags were very interesting.I learned about the Butlers and the Fitzgeralds two very famous old families in Ireland.I had a lovely time in... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Brilliant surroundings.Lovely stainded glass.Fascinating activities.The tour was very nice and educational.Fabulous history.I think the shop in the middle of the Cathedral looked a little tacky.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

This will bring you back in time, Lots of history here, Think of Jonathan Swift who was the Dean here great history and lovely grounds to see,

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