Christ Church Cathedral
Dublin, Ireland
A medieval cathedral founded around 1030 by the Viking king Sitric Silkenbeard, rebuilt after the Norman invasion at the end of the 12th century. Beneath the nave extends a twelfth-century crypt over 60 meters long, which is the oldest surviving masonry structure in Dublin. In the crypt's treasury, the mummified remains of a cat and a rat found in organ pipes in 1860 are displayed. A stone covered bridge connects the temple with the former synodal hall housing the Dublinia museum.
- Visit time: 1 h 15 min
What to look for
- The medieval stone crypt from the 12th century with barrel vaults
- The mummified cat and rat known as Tom and Jerry in a glass display case
- The tomb of the Anglo-Norman conqueror of Ireland Richard de Clare known as Strongbow
Before you go
- Best time: At lunchtime from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- Crowds: Moderate throughout the week
- Note: Separate tickets for the cathedral and the adjacent Dublinia museum
Good to know
- In the cathedral's underground, in modern times, there were beer taverns and merchant markets.
Sources: christchurchcathedral.ie, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Christ Church Cathedral?
Plan about 1 h 15 min.
Nearby
- St. Audoen's Church — 200 m
- Dublin Castle — 270 m
- Chester Beatty — 310 m
- The Brazen Head — 380 m
- Spitalfields — 380 m
- St Patrick's Cathedral — 400 m
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