Cobh Cathedral
Cobh Cathedral
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- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland8,860 contributionsBeautiful CathedralMy first visit to Cobh in a good few years, I wouldn't leave out a visit to beautiful St. Colman's. It's so serene with great views of the town and harbour below. Inside is cavernous and tranquil. Softly lit it was lovely to sit in there and listen to the wind howl outside. Lovely vaulted ceiling, beautiful altar and some magnificent carvings into the walls high up to the sides near the altar. A must see if you're in the town and completely free.Visited February 2023Travelled soloWritten 21 February 2023
- jxx95951,463 contributionsCome for the Cathedral, but don't miss the Deck of Cards houses nearbyWe only glanced at the Cathedral, which seemed pleasant enough. But a steep street leading down to the Cathedral caught our attention more. There are 24 or so houses all painted differently and all connected in a row. We walked up and down, taking photos. A sign at the top told us that the houses are known locally as the "pack of cards". There were plenty of others who had the same reaction, with tourists from all over doing what we did. Don't miss this.Visited May 2023Written 10 May 2023
- vpcaseScottsdale, Arizona25 contributionsBeautiful CathedralThe church can be seen above Cobh it is beautiful. There is a nice uphill walk where you can overlook the harbor. The church is so pretty inside. We couldn't explore too much because there were services being held. The stained glass windows are very colorful.Visited May 2023Written 14 May 2023
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treetrippers
Fredericton, Canada568 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Be prepared quite uphill but beautiful views and lovely church.very pretty coloured houses all around
Written 28 October 2023
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ann1987
Hartlepool, UK23 contributions
Nov 2022
What an absolute beautiful Cathedral. The outside of the building is lovely but the architecture inside is stunning. It is a must see when visiting Cobh
Written 5 August 2023
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Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,847 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Came here to see the cathedral and the lovely row of colourful houses and it was so worthwhile... and lovely to see both in the same view and therefore photograph. Parking about 2 or 3 euros in the cathedral car park for an hour.
Written 23 July 2023
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Codiak!
Abbotsford, Canada10,762 contributions
Jun 2023
If you are in Cobh on a cruise ship as we were it is worth your while to hike up to this beautiful cathedral. The view of the port from here is amazing too.
Written 17 June 2023
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Ken V
Charlotte, NC559 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Great town of Cobh. If searching for the church and the colorful row of houses, you need to go up a steep hill to view the church and houses
Written 6 June 2023
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vpcase
Scottsdale, AZ25 contributions
May 2023
The church can be seen above Cobh it is beautiful. There is a nice uphill walk where you can overlook the harbor. The church is so pretty inside. We couldn't explore too much because there were services being held. The stained glass windows are very colorful.
Written 14 May 2023
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jxx9595
Washington, DC1,463 contributions
May 2023
We only glanced at the Cathedral, which seemed pleasant enough. But a steep street leading down to the Cathedral caught our attention more. There are 24 or so houses all painted differently and all connected in a row. We walked up and down, taking photos. A sign at the top told us that the houses are known locally as the "pack of cards". There were plenty of others who had the same reaction, with tourists from all over doing what we did. Don't miss this.
Written 10 May 2023
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JoeandKay
Seattle, WA256 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Well worth the visit. This is a beautiful cathedral. We were on a tour bus and this was our last stop. Stunning!
Written 4 May 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,860 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
My first visit to Cobh in a good few years, I wouldn't leave out a visit to beautiful St. Colman's. It's so serene with great views of the town and harbour below.
Inside is cavernous and tranquil. Softly lit it was lovely to sit in there and listen to the wind howl outside. Lovely vaulted ceiling, beautiful altar and some magnificent carvings into the walls high up to the sides near the altar. A must see if you're in the town and completely free.
Inside is cavernous and tranquil. Softly lit it was lovely to sit in there and listen to the wind howl outside. Lovely vaulted ceiling, beautiful altar and some magnificent carvings into the walls high up to the sides near the altar. A must see if you're in the town and completely free.
Written 21 February 2023
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Lotta
Beziers, France4 contributions
Oct 2022
Panoramic situation on the hill , next to a row of colourful attached house in the small beautiful town and very beautiful interior too.
Written 20 February 2023
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Katie C
Xenia, OH9 contributions
How long does it usually take to visit the cathedral?
CobhCathedral
Cobh, Ireland26 contributions
Most people spend 10-15 minutes around the cathedral as there's so much detail inside
Outside the views are stunning
Hope to see you soon
Greg S
Norfolk, VA
Hi, Greg. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Is there a tour of the inside of the church or do you visit the outside only? I could not find anything on the inside of the church.
thanks
Greg
alan0shea
Cork, Ireland20 contributions
There is a local historian who gives walking tours around cobh but im not sure if they take you inside the church itself but im sure they would answer any questions you may have.
loonalaska
Alaska701 contributions
Hello, Can anyone tell me the hours the Cobh Cathedral is open for a visit? Thank you
Galina L
74 contributions
Here is address and contacts from their link, you can call them to check the time anyway.
5 Cathedral Terrace
Cobh
Co. Cork.
Tel: +353 21 4813222
Fax: +353 21 4813488
Dedlv
Golden, CO11 contributions
Do I have to buy a ticket for my infant?
◦How do I get there using public transportation?
2Travelers43
Mesa, Arizona514 contributions
This was absolutely our favorite of the cathedrals in Ireland and we couldn't more highly recommend that you visit. We knew nothing about an entry fee and alas there is none so there should be no problem in visiting. If at all possible try to go when you know there is some kind of service because the acoustics are phenomenal. We were extremely fortunate to arrive while a wedding was going on and it was glorious, the singing from the choir loft was like angels reining down with heavenly anthems. We had a rent a car so we parked down the hill and walked up but I am sure you will have easy access from anyone and even a taxi can shuttle you there for less than 15 Euros for 3 people from downtown Cork. The drive is beautiful and to walk along the waterway to the south of the cathedral and to tour the museum of the Titanic is also something you should not miss. Have a fabulous time we did, Ireland is a gorgeous country and the locals love the Americans remember to be polite as we noticed many Americans were demanding, we want to leave them with good memories of us and welcome us back.
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