Experts' Choice Award Christ Church Cathedral
What the experts agree on
Nearly 1,000 years old, this striking cathedral impresses with vaulted ceilings, medieval architecture, and Dublin's oldest surviving crypt. Best viewed from the riverside, with famed bells and choral evensongs adding to its appeal.
“The imposing Anglican cathedral of the diocese of Dublin is the seat of the Anglican archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Its hilltop location and eye-catching flying buttresses make this the most photogenic by far of Dublin's three cathedrals as well as one of the capital's most recognisable symbols." Full review
Time Out "Dubliners chiefly know it as a place to hear the bells ring out on New Year's Eve (it boasts 'the largest full-circle ringing peal in the world') and for the beautiful choral evensongs." Full review
Fodor's "The vast, sturdy crypt, with its 12th- and 13th-century vaults, is Dublin's oldest surviving structure and the building's most notable feature." Full review
Afar Magazine "A popular venue to host many high profile concerts throughout the year." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen. " Full review
Independent "With its giant vaulted ceilings and medieval floors, the almost 1,000-year-old Christ Church Cathedral is one of the most striking buildings in the city"
Microguides
May 13, 2022
Frommer's "This magnificent cathedral was designed to be seen from the river, so walk to it from the riverside in order to truly appreciate its size." Full review
New York Times "Christ Church Cathedral has stood at the center of this city for nearly 1,000 years, but it’s in the medieval crypt where its history most comes to life. A short walk away, Christ Church..."
Rough Guide
