St. Michan's Church
8 expert reviews
“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.”
– Time Out
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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Afar Magazine
"Founded in 1095, St. Michan’s Church is an active house of worship in Dublin."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Founded in 1095 by the Danes, the church was later rebuilt. Handel is said to have composed his famous Messiah on the organ."
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Atlas Obscura
"An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands. "
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Frommer's
"Built on the site of an early Danish chapel (1095), this 17th-century edifice has fine interior woodwork and an organ (dated 1724) on which Handel is said to have played his Messiah."
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