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Galway CathedralvsGalway City Museum
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Galway City Museum ranks significantly higher than Galway Cathedral. Galway City Museum comes in at #1 in Galway with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Galway Cathedral
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
University and Gaol Rds., Cathedral Square, Galway
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Fodor's "A calm and peaceful spot, it's especially appealing to church lovers." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rising over the River Corrib, imposing Galway Cathedral was dedicated by the late Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston in 1965." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Its hotchpotch of architectural styles has earned it a fair amount of criticism, but the sheer size of the interior is impressive." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"The architecture is modern and instead of the typical altars and stained-glass windows, there are mosaics. There's even one of John F. Kennedy." Full review
Frommer's "Galway’s cathedral has an impressive domed exterior that looks suitably Romanesque in style...the striking interior has rows of symmetrical stone archways and dramatic lighting. " Full review
Galway City Museum Fodor's Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide U.S. News & World Report
Independent Frommer's
Spanish Arch, Galway
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Fodor's "Contains materials relating to local history: old photographs, antiquities." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Opened in 2007, a stone's throw from its former site and dominating the mouth of the River Corrib, this museum traces everyday life in the area through the ages." Full review
Afar Magazine "Set on the waterfront next to the remnants of the city’s ancient walls beside the Spanish Arch, the absorbing Galway City Museum chronicles the region’s rich cultural and historical legacy." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum surveys the mouth of the River Corrib. Inside, the collections illustrate the history of the city. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"This free museum – located behind the Spanish Arch – traces the history of the city in meticulous detail, spanning from prehistoric Galway to the 20th century." Full review
Independent "Set back from the Spanish Arch – a landmark and remnant of the city wall – Galway City Museum tells the area’s colourful story, from prehistoric times to its part in the 1916 Easter Rising and beyond"
City guide
September 4, 2021
Frommer's "Permanent galleries downstairs relate to Galway’s prehistoric and medieval periods, while the upper levels deal with the city’s more recent past, including its relationship with the arts." Full review
