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St. Michan's Church vs National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Both St. Michan's Church and National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is preferred by most professionals compared to St. Michan's Church. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is ranked #8 in Dublin with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Fodor's.

St. Michan's Church
St. Michan's Church
8 / 10
Church St. Lower, Dublin
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 Afar Magazine
"Founded in 1095, St. Michan’s Church is an active house of worship in Dublin." Full review
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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
8 / 10
Kildare St. Annex, 7–9 Merrion Row, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of four branches of The National Museum of Ireland, and home to a fabled collection of Irish artifacts dating from 7000 BC to the present." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The mother of Irish museums and the country’s most important cultural institution was established in 1977 as the primary repository of the nation’s archaeological treasures." Full review
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The star attractions are all here... enthralling stuff!
Time Out Time Out
"Established in 1877 by the Science and Art Museums Act, the National Museum is deservedly one of Dublin's most popular attractions." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"With Collins Barracks, this forms the setting for the collections of the National Museum and focuses on archaeological and Celtic items, including the remarkable Treasury." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Archeology arm holds an extensive collection of treasures within a magnificent Victorian Palladian building. The exhibits are dazzling, with treasures spilling over several floors." Full review
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