Experience 12th-century Dublin at St Patrick’s Cathedral, the tallest church in Ireland and a prominent place of worship and pilgrimage for over 900 years. Built as a political symbol of England’s conquest of Ireland, the cathedral has been at the centre of many fierce civil wars and has an enthralling history.
Take a guided tour to learn about the Cathedral's rich history and take a closer look at its Gothic architecture. Glance up at the 43-meter-high naive, which dates from both Medieval and Victorian times, before stepping inside to see the beautiful nave decorated with thick Baroque buttressing and stained-glass windows.
Stroll around the gardens to see the Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness statue, devoted to the famous Irish brewer who financed a major reconstruction in the 18th century. Within the cathedral cemetery, see the burial site of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. It’s just 10 minutes’ walk from Dublin Castle and Temple Bar and only two minutes’ walk from Teeling Whiskey Distillery.
Getting around St. Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral is located on St Patrick’s Close in Wood Quay adjacent to St Patrick's Park. Buses arrive outside and there’s limited parking on site.