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Galway CathedralvsNora Barnacle House Museum
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Galway Cathedral scores marginally higher than Nora Barnacle House. Galway Cathedral has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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
Nora Barnacle House Museum Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Frommer's
8 Bowling Green, Galway
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Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Souvenirs, photographs and letters are exhibited in this small house where James Joyce's wife lived before leaving for Dublin where she met her husband." Full review
Lonely Planet "James Joyce's wife Nora Barnacle (1884–1951) lived here until shortly before they met in Dublin in 1904." Full review
Frommer's "This tiny museum was the childhood home of Nora Barnacle...it contains various exhibits relating to the life of Nora and James, including photos and a correspondence between the two. " Full review
