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St. Patrick's Cathedral
The largest church in Ireland is St. Patrick’s Cathedral, on a site with a church since the 800s. Although it has status as the national cathedral, it is not the seat of the bishop because Dublin has two cathedrals. Marvel at the 101-foot (31-meter) granite spire atop the 147-foot (45-meter) Minot’s Tower. The present building was constructed in 1220.
Enter through a large portal in the façade and admire the ornate nave. Visit the choir and enjoy the warm ambiance generated by the browns, reds and intricate floor patterns. Guided tours are available several times daily Monday through Saturday. Download the audio guide for a greater understanding of the church’s features.
Note the grave and epitaph of writer Jonathan Swift, who was dean of the cathedral in the 18th century. Purchase souvenirs and ecclesiastical items from the gift shop.
Attend a music recital in this historic venue and note the acoustics as the sounds reverberate around the medieval walls. Inspect the organ, among the largest in the country with more than 4,000 individual pipes. Parts of it date back to the 17th century.
Relax in the pleasant area of St. Patrick’s Park, which lies on the northern side of the church. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn in view of the Gothic masterpiece.
Learn about Dublin’s unusual status as a two-cathedral city. Tensions arose between the two sites for centuries in the Middle Ages. Eventually, it was decided that St. Patrick’s would be the national cathedral while Christ Church is Cathedral of Dublin and Glendalough.
There is a fee to enter the church as a sightseer; enter the chapel for free to pray. From Monday to Saturday, it is open between morning and late afternoon. Sunday opening times bracket the services.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is in the southern section of the city. From O’Donovan Rossa Bridge, walk south past Christ Church Cathedral and the Millennium Child to reach the site in 10 minutes. Several bus lines bring passengers to the adjoining street.
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Best Lodging Options Near St. Patrick's Cathedral
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
Dean St, The Liberties, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle. Grafton Street and Phoenix Park are also within 15 minutes. St. Stephen's Green Station is 11 minutes by foot and Four Courts Station is 12 minutes.
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
23 Upper O Connell Street, Dublin, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this romantic hotel is steps away from Rotunda Hospital and O'Connell Street. Abbey Street and O'Connell Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Abbey Street Station is 5 minutes by foot and Jervis Station is 9 minutes.
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Burlington Road, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, Dublin, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Stephen's Green, Aviva Stadium and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Charlemont Station is 10 minutes by foot and Harcourt Street Station is 13 minutes.
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street
Kevin Street Upper, Dublin, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and St. Stephen's Green. Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are also within 15 minutes. St. Stephen's Green Station is 10 minutes by foot and Four Courts Station is 13 minutes.
The Westbury Hotel
Grafton Street, Dublin, DublinThis family-friendly Dublin hotel is located in the shopping district, steps away from Grafton Street, Powerscourt Townhouse and Gaiety Theatre. Brown Thomas Flagship Store and St. Stephen's Green are also within 5 minutes. St. Stephen's Green Station is only a 4-minute walk and Jervis Station is 12 minutes.
Marlin Hotel
11 Bow Lane East, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gaiety Theatre and Grafton Street. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 10 minutes. St. Stephen's Green Station is only a 4-minute walk and Harcourt Street Station is 11 minutes.
Drury Court Hotel
28-30 Lower Stephen Street, Dublin, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gaiety Theatre and Grafton Street. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 10 minutes. St. Stephen's Green Station is 5 minutes by foot and Jervis Station is 10 minutes.
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre
28-32 O'Connell Street Upper, DublinLocated in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is steps away from Rotunda Hospital and O'Connell Street. Abbey Street and O'Connell Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Abbey Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Jervis Station is 10 minutes.
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