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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History vs Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Saint Patrick's Cathedral ranks marginally higher than National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History. Saint Patrick's Cathedral scores 90 with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
8 / 10
Benburb St., Dublin 7
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In one gigantic treasure chest, is the full panoply of the National Museum's collection of glass, silver, furniture, and other decorative arts." Full review
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Headlining the collections are some extraordinary objects, including the Fonthill Vase... and the Lord Chancellor's Mace.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"As magnificent as any structure you'll see in Ireland." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Housed in the breathtaking confines of the barracks... this branch of the National Museum of Ireland contains the nation's most significant collection of decorative art." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Collins Barracks (1700) used to house 3 000 men and 1 000 horses... the displays cover decorative arts." Full review
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The collection tells the story of Irish (and world) history through fashion, jewelry, furniture, and other decorative arts, with the bulk of the collection spanning the 1760s to the 1960s." Full review
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
8 / 10
Saint Patrick's Close Dublin 8 Ireland
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Fodor's 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 Frommer's
"This is the largest church in Ireland, and one of the best-loved churches in the world." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 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
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