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Four CourtsvsSt. Michan's Church
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Four Courts scores marginally higher than St. Michan's Church. Four Courts has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 5 reviewers like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
Four Courts
Time Out
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Inns Quay, Dublin 8
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Time Out "Set in several pretty Georgian buildings overlooking the Liffey, this friendly hostel has all the basics, and a few charming details besides." Full review
Fodor's "The stately Corinthian portico and the circular central hall warrant a visit to the seat of the High Court of Civil Law in Ireland." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"James Gandon’s (1743–1823) masterpiece is a mammoth complex stretching 130m along Inns Quay, as fine an example of Georgian public architecture as there is in Dublin." Full review
Frommer's "Home to the Irish law courts since 1796, this fine 18th-century building overlooks the north bank of the Liffey on Dublin's west side." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The building erected in 1785 by Thomas Cooley and James Gandon housed 4 courts." Full review
Frommer's "This fine 18th-century building was designed by James Gandon. It is distinguished by its graceful Corinthian columns, massive dome, and exterior statues of Justice, Mercy, Wisdom, and Moses." Full review
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No public tours are offered, sadly, but if you want to see the interior, slip in to watch a trial in progress.
St. Michan's Church Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
Church St. Lower, Dublin
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Fodor's "However macabre, St. Michan's main claim to fame is down in the vaults, where the totally dry atmosphere has preserved several corpses in a remarkable state of mummification." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Macabre remains are the main attraction at this church, which was founded by the Danes in 1096 and named after one of their saints." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Walking into this somber, dignified Protestant church with its magnificent organ is certainly impressive—but the star attraction here is underneath your feet." Full review
Time Out "There has been a place of worship on this site since 1096, and the current building dates from 1686, though it was drastically restored in 1828 and again following the Civil War." Full review
Afar Magazine "Founded in 1095, St. Michan’s Church is an active house of worship in Dublin." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Founded in 1095 by the Danes, the church was later rebuilt. Handel is said to have composed his famous Messiah on the organ." Full review
Atlas Obscura "An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands. " Full review
Frommer's "Built on the site of an early Danish chapel (1095), this 17th-century edifice has fine interior woodwork and an organ (dated 1724) on which Handel is said to have played his Messiah." Full review
