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Saint Patrick's CathedralvsMarsh's Library
Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Marsh's Library are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Saint Patrick's Cathedral ranks marginally better than Marsh's Library. Saint Patrick's Cathedral scores 90 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
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Saint Patrick's Close Dublin 8 Ireland
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Fodor's "The largest cathedral in Dublin and also the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, St. Patrick's was built in honor of Ireland's patron saint." Full review
Frommer's "This is the largest church in Ireland, and one of the best-loved churches in the world." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It was at this cathedral, reputedly, that St Paddy himself dunked the Irish heathens into the waters of a well." Full review
Time Out "This, the largest church in Ireland, dates from the 13th century but was founded on a far older religious site associated with St Patrick and dating from the fifth century." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Not much remains of the original 12C church built close to the fountain (rediscovered in 1901) where the patron saint of Ireland is said to have baptised his first followers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Dublin and the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Built on the site where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "On the bucket list of iconic European cathedrals, this is a must-hit, even if you're not religious. You can also explore the grounds and gardens without stepping foot inside." Full review
Frommer's "The building is mainly Early English in style, with a square medieval tower that houses the largest ringing peal bells in Ireland; its spire, nearly 150 feet tall, soars above the city’s low skyline." Full review
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St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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Fodor's "When Ireland's first public library was founded and endowed in 1701 by Narcissus Marsh, the Archbishop of Dublin, it was made open to "All Graduates and Gentlemen"." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This magnificently preserved scholars' library, virtually unchanged in three centuries, is one of Dublin's most beautiful open secrets, and an absolute highlight of any visit." Full review
Time Out "This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most atmospheric spots in Dublin, Marsh’s Library is a hauntingly beautiful building, which has barely changed in three centuries." Full review
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At the back of the library, there are three ornate alcoves with wire doors, used as “reading cages”—readers would have been locked in when they were studying a rare book, to avoid theft.
Atlas Obscura "The oldest public library in Ireland. " Full review
The Telegraph "Tucked into a quiet street behind St Patrick’s Cathedral lies a handsome Queen Anne-era building, surrounded by pleasant gardens." Full review
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Come here for atmospheric reading rooms, excellent and frequently changing exhibitions and a colourful history – and be sure to have a look at the cages into which readers were formerly locked in order to stop them stealing the books…
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh." Full review
Independent "The 18th century Marsh’s Library looks exactly as it did 300 years ago, the shelves heaving with giant leather-bound tomes and the intoxicating scent of old books filling the air"
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May 13, 2022
