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Gallarus Oratory

8 km (5 mi) northeast of Ballyferriter on R559, Dingle, Ireland
353-66-915-1188
Ranked #4 of 29 attractions in Dingle
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Religious Sites
Description: Ancient church built over 1,000 years ago.
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caldwell_kim
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW
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Amazing architecture and that it is still standing today and dry inside. More

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Ross C
Parker
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The museum was closed, but we were able to walk around and see the structure. More

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leashuba
Alexandria, Virginia
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

small interesting site for a short visit. No guide-we had read ahead of time More

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curlyj76
Aurora, Colorado
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5 reviews
20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This location was a little difficult to find. My friends and I were driving from Dingle and...well we got a little lost, but I'm quite sure it was due to driver error. There were a couple of hiking trails which lead to the location, the parking area we used was extremely small, only big enough for two to three cars... More

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IRL27
Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Not hard to find, follow signs. We were there in off season so it was just us, very fascinating and historical. More

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ranchogardiner
Dolores, Colorado
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9 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

really a very unique building that has stood the test of time. picturesque even on a rainy day More

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haynes9
Ganado, Arizona
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26 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Seeing this amazing church was just a defining moment of our Ireland trip. could not help but allow my mind to go back in time and visualize the faithful worshiping in this unique place. The short trail is well marked. It has many markers that give more information about the Oratory. There is a very small parking area just down... More

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drickard999
Norwich, NY
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19 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

This was worth seeing just because of its history. To see something so excellently constructed that it is still standing in great condition all these years later - impressive. We entered by the public road, and did not go into the privately owned museum or pay admission to see this gift that was left to us by those who lived... More

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Owen S
London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

One of the most beautiful and moving buildings I've ever seen. I recommend doing it through a walking tour of the area to understand the context a bit. More

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DrOfAvarici
NYS
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44 reviews
29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

When looking for value and quality Free is always best. This tops to see on the world list is free. A stone gathering place made without mortar. Parking is free if you don't turn follow the signs but go directly up the little narrow road. There you will find room for 6 autos. The building itself is a work of... More

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