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Marsh's LibraryvsSt. Michan's Church
Both are praised by expert writers. On balance, Marsh's Library scores slightly higher than St. Michan's Church. Marsh's Library comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Marsh's Library
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Time Out
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
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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
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
