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St. Michan's Church vs National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History scores significantly better than St. Michan's Church. National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History is ranked #7 in Dublin with approval from 5 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
St. Michan's Church
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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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."
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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."
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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 Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
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Benburb St., Dublin 7
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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."
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Headlining the collections are some extraordinary objects, including the Fonthill Vase... and the Lord Chancellor's Mace.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"As magnificent as any structure you'll see in Ireland."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Collins Barracks (1700) used to house 3 000 men and 1 000 horses... the displays cover decorative arts."
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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."
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