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Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

Christchurch Place, Wood Quay, County Dublin

Description

Christ Church Cathedral (or Cathedral of the Holy Trinity) was built and expanded between the 11th and 13th centuries and extensively renovated in the 19th century. Highlights include the integrated stone bridge that links the church to the Synod Hall, the crypt (largest in Britain or Ireland), and the reputed tomb of Strongbow (a medieval Norman-Welsh peer and warlord).

Access & Transport

The church is located at the crossroads of St. Michael’s Hill, Patrick Street, and High Street, in the centre of Dublin. Several buses stop nearby and the closest tram stop is Four Courts (red line), 500m to the north across the river. The nearest car park is Q-Park Christ Church on Werburgh Street, behind Jury’s Hotel

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend combining his activity with a visit of either Dublinia (in the Synod Hall) or Dublin Castle.

Meta review

A lot of the online review ratings and comments somehow seem... inflated. In any case, visitors enjoy the Gothic lines and the large crypt with its interesting content. Compared to major cathedrals in Europe, its size is described as much more modest and many reviewers mention that artistically and architecturally St Patrick's Cathedral is superior.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Part of the city's architectural and historical heritages.

Conclusion

Christ Church is one of the landmarks of Dublin and, though not exceptional by international standards, would be well worth a visit if it was not let down by a pricing not in keeping with what it has to offer.

Key positive

Visually pleasing architectural ensemble

Interesting historical background

Key negative

Expensive

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility except for the tower (need advanced notice for the crypt). No religious denomination restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission 45 minutes before closing

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 18:30

Tuesday09:00 - 18:30

Wednesday09:00 - 18:30

Thursday09:00 - 18:30

Friday09:00 - 18:30

Saturday09:00 - 18:30

Sunday12:30 - 18:30

Pricing
Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide.
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
€9.5
Adult
18 - 59
€11
Teen & Young
12 - 17
€9.5
Child
4 - 11
€3.5
Infant
0 - 3
€0
This is the online price. Student price is €9.50
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:4

Max.child age:11

Price for family€25

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