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Saint Patrick's Cathedral vs National Gallery of Ireland
Both are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Saint Patrick's Cathedral ranks marginally better than National Gallery of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Cathedral comes in at 90 with praise from 5 reviews such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
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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."
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Frommer's
"This is the largest church in Ireland, and one of the best-loved churches in the world."
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Lonely Planet
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"It was at this cathedral, reputedly, that St Paddy himself dunked the Irish heathens into the waters of a well."
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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."
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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."
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National Gallery of Ireland
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Merrion Square West, Dublin 2
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"One of Europe's finest smaller art museums... the collection holds more than 2,500 paintings and some 10,000 other works."
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A highlight of the museum is the major collection of paintings by Irish artists
Concierge
"A fine seven-century-wide collection of European art and... introduction to Irish painting."
Travel + Leisure
"A standout collection of European masters. Articles Surprising Dublin."
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Time Out
"This gallery houses a small but fine collection of European works from the 14th to the 20th centuries."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Gallery has one of Europe's best collections."
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The Irish art (17C-20C) is of course exceptional
