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St. Michan's Church vs St Stephens Green

Both are praised by travel writers. Overall, St. Stephen's Green is preferred by most professionals compared to St. Michan's Church. St. Stephen's Green comes in at #6 in Dublin with accolades from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.

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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St Stephens Green
St Stephens Green
9 / 10
at the top end of Grafton St, Dublin 2
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Flower gardens, formal lawns, a Victorian bandstand, and an ornamental lake all within the park's borders." Full review
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Among the park's many statues are a memorial to W. B. Yeats and another to Joyce by Henry Moore.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The buildings around the square date mainly from the mid-18th century, when the green was landscaped and became the centrepiece of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A lovely spot to be one with nature in the heart of the city!" Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Though it’s not the largest park in Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green is still a sizable piece of greenery in the heart of Dublin. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This green space... took on its present appearance when the brewer Arthur Guiness transformed it into a public garden." Full review
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Has a garden for the blind
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