Christ Church Cathedral

Joni Gritzner★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

Beautiful Cathedral. Very impressive and big. It is arranged for receiving touristic groups and easy to reach. A part of every city walk. The bells are heard all over the city. Take some time to circle around the place and enjoy it's gardens and views.

Lawrence Khoury★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Not only is the church a beautiful part of Dublin but the staff are amazing. Kind and accommodating. They were eager to answer our questions and made us feel super welcomed. The church is in incredible shape and the gothic architecture is a gem. The flying buttresses outside were beautiful to look at. Highly recommended

olegkrav Oleg★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Visiting Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin was a truly wonderful experience. The cathedral is stunning, with magnificent medieval architecture and a powerful sense of history. From the moment you step inside, the soaring arches, beautiful stained-glass windows, and peaceful atmosphere create a feeling of awe and admiration. One of the most fascinating parts of the visit was exploring the historic crypt, which holds remarkable artifacts and stories from centuries past. Every corner of the cathedral reflects the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Dublin. The entire site is carefully maintained and thoughtfully presented, making it both educational and inspiring. Christ Church Cathedral is definitely one of Dublin’s most impressive landmarks and a place I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the city.

oksana osiniene★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Yesterday’s kids monks tour became a beautiful journey back in time for both children and adults ✨ Walking through ancient stone corridors, exploring the medieval crypt and listening to stories about monastic life made history feel truly alive. My daughter especially loved dressing in a monk’s robe and discovering how monks once lived, copied books by hand and preserved knowledge centuries ago. The crypt was the highlight of the visit — mysterious, atmospheric and full of hidden treasures. The famous story about the mummified cat and rat 🐱🐭 immediately caught the children’s attention and made the experience unforgettable. Helpful tips for visitors: • Arrive early to enjoy the quieter atmosphere. • Spend extra time exploring the crypt. • Wear comfortable shoes because of uneven medieval floors and stairs. • Look closely at the stained glass windows, arches and stone details — every corner tells a story. A wonderful family experience that helps children feel history instead of simply learning it ❤️

Sanjay Gupta★★★★★★★★★★4.02 months ago

The Christ Church Cathedral is older than St. Patrick’s Cathedral founded around 1028. It was previously of Roman Catholic denomination, but is now a Church of Ireland. The Christ Church had a very similar style as St. Patrick’s cathedral — two beautiful churches in a beautiful city. The story of the Cathedral begins almost a thousand years ago when a Viking king erected the first church here. Over the next thousand years, the church was ruined, rebilled and restored many times. Today, Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral draws hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. An important relic in the Christ Church Cathedral is St. Laurence O’Toole’s heart. St. Laurence O’Toole is the Saint of Dublin so the relic is nicknamed the heart of Dublin. According to the Irish Time’s the relic was stolen in 2012 and then miraculously found in a park unharmed in a plastic bag in 2018. At the west end of the cathedral is a fully integrated stone bridge, a Dublin landmark, leading to the former synod hall. This hall, which incorporates the old St Michael’s tower, is now home to the “Dublinia” exhibition about medieval Dublin. Christ Church Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, only became part of the Church of Ireland following the English Reformation.