St Fin Barre's Cathedral
What the experts agree on
William Burges's 1878 French Gothic masterpiece dominates Cork's skyline with its iconic triple spires. Inside, ornate mosaics and a massive 3,000-pipe organ showcase Victorian craftsmanship at its most exuberant.
"This compact, three-spire Gothic cathedral, which was completed in 1879, belongs to the Church of Ireland and houses a 3,000-pipe organ." Full review
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"This Anglican cathedral was designed by William Burges and built out of limestone in an exuberant French Gothic style in 1878." Full review
"One of Cork’s most iconic sights is the trio of elegant spires topping St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, which can be seen from all over the city. " Full review
"The interior is highly ornamented with some stunning mosaic work. The bells were inherited from a 1735 church that also previously stood on this site. The cathedral hosts occasional exhibitions" Full review
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