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Christ Church Cathedral

Christchurch Place, Dublin 8, Ireland
00353 1 677 8099
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As featured in 3 days in Dublin
Ranked #35 of 226 attractions in Dublin
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin's oldest buildings, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years. Famous for... more » Owner description: Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin's oldest buildings, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years. Famous for its breathtaking beauty, magnificent architectural features and wonderful floor tiles, Christ Church is also popular as a venue and is host to many high profile concerts throughout the year. It is home to the tomb of Strongbow, leader of the Normans, who captured Dublin in 1170. The Medieval Crypt, one of the largest in Britain and Ireland, extends under the entire Cathedral and contains The Mummified cat and rat, trapped in the organ in the 1860s. « less
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Tokyo, Japan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We spent a pleasant hour roaming around the cathedral, but since it was so heavily renovated in the 1870s, it feels less historic than it might. There's a good cafe and gift shop in the Crypt, along with some interesting exhibits. There are also tours available, though you're welcome to explore on your own.

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Dublin, Ireland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Christchurch cathedral is far more impressive from the outside with its gothic exterior than it is from the inside. First things first, there is something like a €6 entrance fee which seems strange considering places such as St Peters Basilica in Rome are free of charge. There is then an additional €4 fee to do a tour of the tower... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I visited both Cathedrals in Dublin and to be honest, they tend run together in features but I felt compelled to visit both and I am glad that I did. I agree with some of the comments that the inside doesn't match the grandeur of the outside but then I remember that this is not a tourist attraction but a... More

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Lesley-Anne C, Education Officer at Christ Church Cathedral, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi there - thanks for your great review. My colleague who runs the gift shop is particularly delighted with your comments - we do have some lovely things there, and we do try to stock as many genuine Irish products as possible. Glad you had a good visit and thanks for your contribution to the upkeep of the cathedral -... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

This is a must see the crypt is really amazing. There is a little cafe down in the crypt we stopped to have some tea and rest on the couch. This was a great place to visit in Dublin.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The cathedral was amazing and we had the opportunity to attend an evesong service. We had heard such great things about the amazing crypts but were dissappointed when we got down there. Not really anything to see.

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Lesley-Anne C, Education Officer at Christ Church Cathedral, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi there - glad you enjoyed your visit. It really is worth going to an Evensong service if you can - our choir are excellent and the atmosphere is wonderful. Sorry you weren't impressed with the crypt but it really is a unique space - the oldest structure in Dublin and one of the largest crypts in Ireland or the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

The Christ Cathedral is breath taking and has special techie advantages. For 5 euros they sell a portable recorded pod with headsets. This program takes the visitor to posted sites in the church proper and the crypt. Best of all the visitor can keep and share it. I have been to this church 3 times and it has been updated... More

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Lesley-Anne C, Education Officer at Christ Church Cathedral, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi there - thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your visit. We're always trying to enhance the visitor experience so it's good to hear you took advantage of our very informative and entertaining audioguides. We even have free wifi these days - what would Strongbow have thought..? Come back again soon. More

Durham, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The inside of the cathedral is very ornate with beautiful architectural details and stained glass windows. The crypts were also interesting, although they don't feel as historic as the rest of the cathedral because of a gift shop and cafe located in a portion of the crypts. The one thing that I was dismayed to see were street vendors selling... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My traveling companions joke that I have never found a church I have not liked. That said, this church would top the  Dublin churches. The exterior is stunning, especially when the sun shines. The church has been rebuilt. During the last restoration, an arched bridge was constructed that leads to a smaller building which currently houses Dublina, a historical exhibit... More

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Lesley-Anne C, Education Officer at Christ Church Cathedral, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thanks for your review - glad you enjoyed your visit. I think you've covered everything we have to offer very well. You even seem to have visited during a rare period of Irish sunshine ;-) Come back and see us again soon - maybe taking in a service next time? All details are on our website. More

Rock Hill, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Beautiful church with stained windows that will take your breath away! Well worth the money for this self tour

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Oh, this place has it all! It is incredibly beautiful with the architecture and interior design. The grave of Strongbo is here. The crypt downstairs has neat displays. And, the best by far, some of the costumes from The Tudors series are here!! Very nice gift shop as well but they do not accept American Express. Well worth the admission--you... More

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Lesley-Anne C, Education Officer at Christ Church Cathedral, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi Mandi - thanks for your review. Glad you had a great experience in the cathedral, The Tudors costumes really are fabulous (we often threaten to try them on out of hours...). Hope you had a good visit in Dublin! More

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