Medieval crypt
The largest of its kind.
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The older of Dublin's two medieval cathedrals, founded in the early eleventh century under the Viking king Sitric, rebuilt in stone in the late twelfth century by the Norman knight Strongbow, and extensively restored in the nineteenth century. Outside, it stands out for its tower, flying buttresses and the covered stone bridge that crosses the street to the Synod Hall, home of Dublinia today; inside are stone columns and decorated tiled floors. Its best-known feature is the large twelfth-century crypt, one of the oldest surviving structures in the city and the largest cathedral crypt in Britain and Ireland, displaying silver treasures and historic documents, as well as a cat and a rat naturally mummified after being found in the organ pipes. Walk-in tickets are about €12 for adults, including the crypt, and cheaper online, per visitor guides. It stands on a hill in the heart of the old city, a short walk from St Patrick's Cathedral.
The largest of its kind.
Over the street.
Naturally mummified.
Christchurch Place, central Dublin
DubliniaA living history museum of Viking and medieval Dublin in the historic Synod Hall1 minute walk4.6
Dublin CastleA historic complex in the heart of Dublin, built on the site of a Norman castle 3 minutes walk4.2
Chester BeattyA museum and library in the grounds of Dublin Castle holding the collections tha4 minutes walk4.6
St Patrick's CathedralThe largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191 near a well linked to Saint Patri6 minutes walk4.4
Ha'penny BridgeAn elegant cast-iron footbridge over the River Liffey, built in May 1816 with it8 minutes walk4.6Yes. The adult ticket, about €12 at the door, covers the cathedral and the crypt and is cheaper online, per visitor guides.