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Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

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#4 of 72 in Historic Sites in Dublin

Religious Site Architectural Building

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The resting place of writer Jonathan Swift, Saint Patrick's Cathedral represents the largest church in Ireland. Over a thousand years old, this imposing Gothic structure features a 43 m (140 ft) tall spire, one of the city's major architectural landmarks. Built in honor of Ireland's patron saint, the building stands next to an old well allegedly used by Saint Patrick to baptize converts to Christianity. Pay the small fee to sightsee inside the historical cathedral, which contains fine examples of medieval stained glass and a 4,000-pipe organ, one of Ireland's largest. Check online for a downloadable audio guide and a schedule of daily services, guided tours, and special events. Put Saint Patrick's Cathedral on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Dublin online tour planner .

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• By Mymi-37

  Visite intéressante mais un peu chère à notre avis pour le contenu (8€). Pas daudioguide ni de guide, juste un dépliant à lire à chaque point annoncé.  more »

  Interesting visit but a bit pricey in our opinion for the content (€8). No daudioguide or guide, just a leaflet to read at every point advertised.
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• By Weerobbie

  The cathedral is handsome but certainly not the most spectacular around. What makes this historic site special is obviously its connection to St Paddy, however one of its greatest patrons, Jonathan Sw...  more »

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• By Zachary Schreckenberger

  Historic. Timeless. Peaceful. If you enjoy architecture, faith, history, community, art, or simply great skyline views of the city, go here. The self-guided tour can be as in-depth as you want it to be. The baroque style of this unique London icon continues to marvel and captivate tourists and locals alike. Pro-tips: book online in advance to save a few £££. Also, wear comfy shoes to be able to climb the hundreds of spiraling stairs to the top of the dome.

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• By Shane Thomas

  Cool, big, old church. Tallest church (not cathedral) in Ireland with a 141 foot high spire. Founded in 1191. Entrance fee was a little steep for a self-guided tour of 8€ for adults, 7€ for students. Worth stopping to pay respects to St Patrick (even if from the outside, to save on entrance fee). Beautiful grounds to sit and enjoy. Small playground for kids to burn off some energy.

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