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Christ Church Cathedral


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 343 attractions in Dublin
Traveler Description: The basement crypt provides a history of the Church and the country rulers that are contributors to its history. Audio self tours are available for 6... more »
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Attraction type: Religious site, Architectural building, Historic site, Historic home
Address: Christ Church Pl. Dublin 8
Ireland
Tel: 01-677-8099

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3 of 5 stars
Herding_Kitties   16 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Nov 7, 2009

We visited on a Saturday in early October, the hours were 9:45 - 4:15 and it was €6 to get in without the audio tour. We spent about an hour walking around both inside and out. The flooring and the tombs were beautiful but the most memorable sight to us was the cat & mouse display on the lower level.... more

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4 of 5 stars
ztagirl   24 contributions
Texas
Oct 6, 2009

The audio guide costs extra but I highly recommend it. You get to learn about the history of the church and what's inside instead of just looking around. The building is almost 1000 years old. It was a good tour to learn and see all the architecture, tiles, stonework, etc.. There is a crypt below the entire church with old... more

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4 of 5 stars
akm107   32 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 3, 2009

The cathedral was a beautiful site to see. There is an entry fee (I think it was 4 euro??) and you can view all areas of the cathedral and in the basement there are tombs and its nicely laid out with lots of information. You can also rent an audio tour set which is free, you just have to give... more

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4 of 5 stars
vstar_driver   16 contributions
Ne Georgia
Sep 12, 2009

Very nice, be careful with the service times because they still have masses there, so if you go when mass is being preformed you may not see all of the church. more

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5 of 5 stars
JamesII   30 contributions
Caledonia, Ontario
Jul 24, 2009

I can't add much to the positive comments of other contributors. Christ Church Cathedral is jam packed with religious and social history. There is an easy to follow wlaking tour that you can follow off of a pamphlet available at the front door. The crypt is definitely worth a visit. We almost missed Strongbow's Monument as it sits low to... more

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5 of 5 stars
WorldTravlerNaplesFL   4 contributions
Naples FL
Jun 16, 2009

WE had a most insightful visit ti the Cathedral. Its history goes back to 1162. The restoration of the church has been amazing and serves an active religious role in the community. It is recommended that you pay the 6 euros for the self guided audio tour through the 24 stations that are marked throughout the church and the cyrpt.... more

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2 of 5 stars
LizzieNorthCornwall   4 contributions
North Cornwall
Feb 13, 2009

The Catherdral has to be a 'must' readily accessible via hop on hop off buses. This Catherdral houses some of Irelands most valuble artifacts and are readily on view to the visitor. The crypt is atmospheric and there is a short history on film to view to bring you up to date with the cathedrals history. The cusodians are all... more

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4 of 5 stars
Pnemiller   287 contributions
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Oct 26, 2008

This is an interesting, historic, well maintained church in Dublin that is worth a visit. There is much to explore, there is a wonderful crypt and a very good video presentation. There is an admission cost, but there are 2 for 1 coupons in some Dublin discount books and the church also has senior discounts. more

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5 of 5 stars
nealc_48   2 contributions
Virginia Beach, VA
Sep 25, 2008

We've seen a lot of cathedrals throughout Europe, but we were still moved and impressed by Christ Church. The history is incredible, all the way back to Strongbow's burial crypt. Don't miss the basement crypt, which contains a treasure trove of gold and silver as well as many historic items. In one spot you can see down to the original... more

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4 of 5 stars
mhyoung   52 contributions
Franklin, North Carolina
Sep 22, 2008

Spend time, fully explore. more

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Christ Church Cathedral Address

Christ Church Pl., Dublin 8, Ireland
Tel: 01-677-8099