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Christ Church Cathedral Review
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Christ Church Cathedral
- Address: Christ Church Pl. and Winetavern St., Dublin West, Dublin, Co. Dublin
- Phone: 01/677-8099
- www.cccdub.ie
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: Dublin West
Fodor's Review:
You'd never know from the outside that the first Christianized Danish king built a wooden church at this site in 1038; because of the extensive 19th-century renovation of its stonework and trim, the cathedral looks more Victorian than Anglo-Norman. Construction on the present Christ Church -- the flagship of the Church of Ireland and one of two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin (the other is St. Patrick's just to the south) -- was begun in 1172 by Strongbow, a Norman baron and conqueror of Dublin for the English crown, and continued for 50 years. By 1875 the cathedral had deteriorated badly; a major renovation gave it much of the look it has today, including the addition of one of Dublin's most charming structures: a Bridge of Sighs-like affair that connects the cathedral to the old Synod Hall, which now holds the Viking multimedia exhibition, Dublinia. Remains from the 12th-century building include the north wall of the nave, the west bay of the choir, and the fine stonework of the transepts, with their pointed arches and supporting columns. Strongbow himself is buried in the cathedral, beneath an impressive effigy. The vast, sturdy crypt, with its 12th- and 13th-century vaults, is Dublin's oldest surviving structure and the building's most notable feature. The Treasures of Christ Church exhibition includes manuscripts, various historic artifacts, and the tabernacle used when James II worshipped here. At 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday you can enjoy the glories of a choral evensong.
- Cost: EUR 5
- Open: June-Aug., daily 9-6; Sept.-May, daily 9:45-5
Member Reviews & Ratings:
For those of all faiths - or none!
Posted by poloso from Inverness, Scotland on 10/13/07
You'd never guess the age from the exterior but this church is very old , especially the crypt. Well worth a visit, even for the non christian. For extra value, visit in conjunction with the adjacent Dublinia exhibition.
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