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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
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Address: Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
The original church was founded here in the 11th century by Dúnán, the first bishop of Dublin, and Sitriuc, Viking king of Dublin. The looming, elaborate Norman church was rebuilt by Strongbow in the 12th century, but only parts of this cathedral remain, including the large crypt. Inside, view an ornate baptistery, a 15th-century brass medieval...
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Address: Suffolk St, Dublin 2
The Dublin Tourism Centre is located in the former Church of St Andrew, which was designed by Charles Lanyon and constructed between 1860 and 1873 in a gothic style. You'll find everything you need to know about the Irish capital here, and Ireland as a whole.
Category: Religious Sites - Dublin Attractions & Activities
Address: High St, Dublin 8, IE
Built in 1190 BC, St. Audeon's Church is the oldest medieval church in Dublin. In the bell tower, there are three bells that date back to 1423, making them the oldest bells in all of Ireland. It is also located near the only gate, St. Audeon's Arch, left from the old city walls that date back to 1215. A Christian gravestone, which has been at the...
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Address: 83 Marlborough St, Dublin 1
Dublin's only Catholic cathedral is a short stroll from the shopping area of O'Connell Street. The church was built in the Greek Doric style between 1815 and 1825.
Category: Religious Sites - Dublin Attractions & Activities
Address: Church St Lower, Dublin 8
This church is smaller than many of the more famous ones in Dublin, but it has its own interesting draw. The burial vaults below the cathedral are made of magnesium limestone, which dries the atmosphere to the point that bodies kept there are well preserved, some since the 17th century. The building dates from 1686 but has been significantly...
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Address: St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, IE
One of the world's most famous and majestic cathedrals, the church was built on the site believed to be where St. Patrick baptized Christian converts in the fifth century. Writer Jonathon Swift served as dean from 1713 to 1745 and is buried here. St. Patrick's houses Ireland's largest bells and organ, and the famous Cathedral Choir, the first to...
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Address: Clarendon St, Dublin 2, IE
Construction began in 1793, but the church didn't open its doors until 1810, making it the first church to be constructed after the Catholic Relief Act of 1793. Inside, you will find seven beautiful stained glass windows by Phyllis Burke and several statues, including one of the Virgin and baby Jesus and John Hogan's sculpture of Christ.
Category: Religious Sites - Dublin Attractions & Activities
Address: Werburgh St, Dublin
The original church built here dated to the 12th century but was burned down in the early 14th century. It was rebuilt but suffered another fire in 1754, and this time George II gave money to rebuild it. It subsequently became the church of the state. On the grounds are the graves of several well known people, including the members of the Guinness...
