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Gallarus Oratory

8 km (5 mi) northeast of Ballyferriter on R559, Dingle, Ireland
353-66-915-1188
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Ranked #3 of 28 attractions in Dingle
4.5 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites
Description: Ancient church built over 1,000 years ago.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very well maintained”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Interesting piece of history... Worth the trip! A little hard to find More

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Battle Creek, Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“As amazing as it sounds”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I've always wanted to see this and wasn't disappointed. Be sure to see the short film first so you'll know what to look for, very informative. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“...makes you realise we are a very small part of an enormous picture”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Amazing ancient building with informative video. Worth seeing. More

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Kentucky
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great place to see”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This is a must see if you do the Slea Head drive. Go to the free entrance 100 yards up the road from the first enterance. More

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St. George, Utah
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Stone delight”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

A great place for Irish folklore and history...well worth the visit to a beautiful area. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“excellent place to visit a must when visiting Dingle”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

we loved gallarus the history, the stone work it is magical well worth the visit go to the FREE entrance More

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Cork, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A little piece of history..”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Very informative and we had the place to ourselves! More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Well Preserved”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

This church that dates back to around 11,000 BC is incredible well preserved and on lovely grounds. There is a bit of a walk, but it is a lovely stroll. More

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Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Little bit of history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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The ability people of this era had is here to be viewed. What an amazing structure hard to believe it has stood for so long. not a bit of cement used. This would put many builders to shame. More

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california
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Awe-inspiring”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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The previous reviewers say it all - this is an amazing archeological and architectural site. Do not miss this! Be sure to stay for the short video, which provides some very informative background. More

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8 km (5 mi) northeast of Ballyferriter on R559
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