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St Fin Barre's Cathedral

Dean St, Cork, Ireland
353 021 4963387
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Ranked #10 of 68 attractions in Cork
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: A stately 19th-century cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of Cork.
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PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Beautiful. So much to see in this place. Can't wait to see how much money they raise from the online auction next week to aide in restoration.

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Cork, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Beautifull place, lovely energy. Something special about this place. I go in now and again and light a candle even though I'm not religious it's a very peacefull place to find a bit of time out from the world.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The Cathedral is beautiful but you need to get a guided tour to hear the history behind it. The tour guide is passionate about the Cathedral, he speaks clearly, is very informative and seems happy to answer any questions. There is so much history to take in I will be going back for a second tour.

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See 2 more reviews by Mary C for Cork
Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

As one would expect, I think, as a small city, Cork has a relatively small cathedral. However, I think the overall experience of visiting here is one of the best cathedral visits I've had. Some people complain about the entrance fee (5 EUR) however, I don't mind paying a little bit as I know it is quite expensive to keep... More

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See 5 more reviews by Rachel F for Cork
Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This church had gorgeous architecture, stained glass windows, and was full of history. The whole location is picturesque.

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Stanley
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The church was something great to see in Cork, you can see the top of it when you over look the city- it isnt hard to spot but the culture on the church is amazing with the different meanings of each part....there is a fee if you wish to have a look inside the church and have a tour.

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Cork, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Visited this church for the first time ever back in Sept 12. It is a beautiful church with alot of history attached. While I was there a service for all the deceaseds was going on at the side aisle and it was very sombre. Worth a visit anytime

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See 6 more reviews by lady7_11 for Cork
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I may be alone in my judgment that St. Fin Barre's Cathedral did not stand out. It is a beautiful, historic building, and there are some interesting facets to it, but I rather enjoyed the originality of other churches that we visited in and around Cork. It would perhaps be more impressive to visit after the organ restoration is completed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

A beautiful cathedral steeped in history. The lady who worked there was so so helpful and knowledgeable. She gives you a great introduction and will happily answer any questions and is keen to make visitors feel welcome. Literature is basic but very informative. The cathedral is a short walk from Grand parade so easy to get to. Well worth a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Well attended service with a nice welcome, and it was lovely to listen to the choristers singing. It looked very big on the outside, but is smaller on the inside.

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