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Trinity College DublinvsSaint Patrick's Cathedral
Both are recommended by professionals. Overall, Saint Patrick's Cathedral ranks slightly better than Trinity College Dublin. Saint Patrick's Cathedral ranks #5 in Dublin with praise from 5 publications like Time Out, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Trinity College Dublin
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Let's Go
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Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
College Green, Dublin 2
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Frommer's "The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to offer an education to the children of the upper classes." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"There's hardly a more delightful place in Dublin than the grounds of Ireland's most prestigious university, a masterpiece of architecture and landscaping beautifully preserved." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An oasis of tranquillity in the teeming center of Dublin, this campus of wide green lawns and stately 16th-century buildings is the city’s undisputed jewel." Full review
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Be sure to peek at the Book of Kells, a priceless illuminated manuscript.
Afar Magazine "The Book of Kells is an illustrated Latin manuscript of the four Gospels, probably written in the early ninth century." Full review
Let's Go "A short stroll around the picturesque grounds is always appealing unless you hate fun." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I... among its famous students are the writers Swift, Wilde, Stocker and Beckett." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Immense university library, which dates back to the early 18th century, is a book lover's paradise. In daytime, light pours into the stacks, which look even more dramatic under the coffered ceiling." Full review
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Just be sure you're phone's charged—after all, the dramatic space is highly Instagrammable.
Travel + Leisure "Easily one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Trinity College Library is a can't-miss sight in Dublin. Housed within Trinity College University, the Library is a breathtaking..."
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." Full review
Frommer's "This is the largest church in Ireland, and one of the best-loved churches in the world." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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 "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 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
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Dublin and the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Built on the site where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "On the bucket list of iconic European cathedrals, this is a must-hit, even if you're not religious. You can also explore the grounds and gardens without stepping foot inside." Full review
Frommer's "The building is mainly Early English in style, with a square medieval tower that houses the largest ringing peal bells in Ireland; its spire, nearly 150 feet tall, soars above the city’s low skyline." Full review
