Christ Church CathedralvsDublin Castle
Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Christ Church Cathedral scores slightly higher than Dublin Castle. Christ Church Cathedral comes in at 93 with approval from 7 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Christ Church Cathedral
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Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
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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
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The imposing Anglican cathedral of the diocese of Dublin is the seat of the Anglican archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough." 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
Dublin Castle Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Afar Magazine
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Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "As seat and symbol of the British rule of Ireland for more than seven centuries, Dublin Castle figured largely in Ireland's turbulent history early in the 20th century." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The stronghold of British power in Ireland for 700 years is principally an 18th-century creation that is more hotch-potch palace than medieval castle." Full review
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The highlight is a visit to the subterranean excavations of the old castle, discovered by accident in 1986.
Time Out "More a collection of 18th-century administrative buildings, albeit very fine ones, built on a medieval plan of two courtyards." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wandering the lavishly decorated rooms (which are sometimes closer to dizzyingly gaudy than merely ornate), you'll learn other golden nuggets of information." Full review
Let's Go "Like the White House, Dublin Castle is a governmental building that also doubles as a tourist attraction." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At the urban heart of Dublin, it has evolved from an imposing fortress into an administrative hub... and is today the symbol of the Irish State." Full review
The Telegraph "Dublin Castle was founded in 1204, and remained for the next 800 years the main centre of English and British rule in Ireland." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Right in the heart of the city, the site of the Dublin Castle has played a part in Ireland's history...the oldest remaining structure, the Record Tower, dates back to the 13th century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This well-preserved castle, which dates back to the early 13th century, is a real must-see for anyone visiting Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Once the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland, Dublin Castle now welcomes world travelers interested in learning about the history of the country"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
