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St. Michan's Church vs National Gallery of Ireland
Both St. Michan's Church and National Gallery of Ireland are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, National Gallery of Ireland is the choice of most writers compared to St. Michan's Church. National Gallery of Ireland has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 8 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
St. Michan's Church
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Church St. Lower, Dublin
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"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."
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Lonely Planet
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"Macabre remains are the main attraction at this church, which was founded by the Danes in 1096 and named after one of their saints."
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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."
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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."
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Afar Magazine
"Founded in 1095, St. Michan’s Church is an active house of worship in Dublin."
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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
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"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
