Dublin · religious siteSaint Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Cathedral: a religious site in Dublin, Ireland. Founded back in 1220, Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It's also the tallest church in Ireland, boasting a 43-metre spire and some pretty impressive Gothic architecture. A well on the grounds of the cathedral is said to have been used by St. Patrick himself to baptize Ireland's pagan population into Christianity. The grounds are also the burial site of the Anglo-Irish writer of Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift. Today, the cathedral is one of Dublin's must-see landmarks for visitors to the Fair City. visitor rating 4.3/5 (429 reviews).
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What's at Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Entry to the main building is usually free; the ticket is for the dome, tower, treasury or the excavations below. Modest dress is required (shoulders and knees covered).
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In season and at weekends, book ahead — the ticket queue for Saint Patrick's Cathedral can run half an hour or more, and an online booking gives a timed entry slot. Check opening hours for your date (they change on holidays) and arrive about 15 minutes early. Most tickets are free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
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