Saint Patricks Cathedral
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture, Sightseeing
Type: Churches & Cathedrals, Tours, General Attractions
														
							Saint Patrick's Close
Dublin 8
						
					Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 453 9472
									Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
				Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin				
						
		Saint Patricks Cathedral
		    
                Georgina Campbell
            
			
				
						
			Built in honour of Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. The present building dates from 1220. 
The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican communion) and also serves as a popular tourist attraction.
Music has also played an integral part in the daily life of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral since its foundation.
From March until mid-September there are guided tours of the Cathedral every day at 11.30, 14.30, 15.00 and 15.30, excluding Sundays and there is no additional charge for the tour.
		The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican communion) and also serves as a popular tourist attraction.
Music has also played an integral part in the daily life of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral since its foundation.
From March until mid-September there are guided tours of the Cathedral every day at 11.30, 14.30, 15.00 and 15.30, excluding Sundays and there is no additional charge for the tour.
Opening Time:
					Open Year round, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm (to 6pm Mar-Oct), Sun 9.30-10.30am, 12.30-2.30pm (& 4.30-6pm Mar-Oct)				
Admission Charge:
					Adult €5.50; Student/OAP €4.50; Family (2 adults & 2 children) €15; Groups - see website				
						
							
	Directions
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