Dublin's Attractions - Churches of Dublin
Dublin is full of churches - and some are definitely worth a visit.
Christ Church Cathedral
Out of three candidates, this is Dublin's only "real cathedral". It is also unique in not being commonly known by its correct and full name - the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity. All of which does not detract from the fact that Christ Church Cathedral is well worth a visit.
Out of three candidates, this is Dublin's only "real cathedral". It is also unique in not being commonly known by its correct and full name - the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity. All of which does not detract from the fact that Christ Church Cathedral is well worth a visit.
Saint Ann's Church
Halfway between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College visitors may find St. Ann's, an interesting church to say the least. Blessed (or cursed) by a variety of architectural styles it still upholds ancient traditions ...
Halfway between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College visitors may find St. Ann's, an interesting church to say the least. Blessed (or cursed) by a variety of architectural styles it still upholds ancient traditions ...
Saint Doulagh's Church
St. Doulagh's Church may not be on the essential list of churches you must visit in Ireland but is certainly worth a detour if you are in Dublin. A bit of a rural idyll just outside Ireland's capital city.
St. Doulagh's Church may not be on the essential list of churches you must visit in Ireland but is certainly worth a detour if you are in Dublin. A bit of a rural idyll just outside Ireland's capital city.
Saint Mary's Chapterhouse (strictly speaking not a church)
The old chapterhouse of Saint Mary's Abbey is of a rare breed - an underground attraction in Dublin. This was not always the case as the chapterhouse was neither built underground nor has it been an attraction for long.
The old chapterhouse of Saint Mary's Abbey is of a rare breed - an underground attraction in Dublin. This was not always the case as the chapterhouse was neither built underground nor has it been an attraction for long.
Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral
St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral is Dublin's third cathedral after Christ Church and St. Patrick's and the metropolitan center of worship for Roman-Catholics. But both location and ultimately unexciting appearance make this the cathedral to miss if pressed for time.
St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral is Dublin's third cathedral after Christ Church and St. Patrick's and the metropolitan center of worship for Roman-Catholics. But both location and ultimately unexciting appearance make this the cathedral to miss if pressed for time.
Saint Michan's Church
You are on historic ground here - Georg Friedrich Händel apparently belted his "Messiah" off the old organ for the first time here. Bram Stoker is reputed to have visited some deceased relatives and picked up a few ideas for his "Dracula", from the dead in the vaults nonetheless.
You are on historic ground here - Georg Friedrich Händel apparently belted his "Messiah" off the old organ for the first time here. Bram Stoker is reputed to have visited some deceased relatives and picked up a few ideas for his "Dracula", from the dead in the vaults nonetheless.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
One of Dublin's three cathedrals, St. Patrick's is actually the National Cathedral of Ireland, but lacking a bishop. Being the largest church in Ireland, St. Patrick's is well worth a visit, though a bit of a walk from Dublin's city center.
One of Dublin's three cathedrals, St. Patrick's is actually the National Cathedral of Ireland, but lacking a bishop. Being the largest church in Ireland, St. Patrick's is well worth a visit, though a bit of a walk from Dublin's city center.
Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church
The Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church is one of the more important lesser known sights of Dublin - if only because the relics of Saint Valentine can be found here. But there is more to the church than the annual pilgrimage offered on February 14th, Saint Valentine's Day.
The Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church is one of the more important lesser known sights of Dublin - if only because the relics of Saint Valentine can be found here. But there is more to the church than the annual pilgrimage offered on February 14th, Saint Valentine's Day.