Three spires
Above the river.
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A three-spired Gothic Revival cathedral on the south bank of the River Lee in Cork, named after St Fin Barre, the city's patron saint, and one of Cork's most striking buildings. The site has been in use since the seventh century, when local tradition says Fin Barre founded a monastery here; the present building was designed by the architect William Burges in the nineteenth century, and he oversaw every detail, from the carved stone to the stained glass and mosaics. It catches the eye with a front rich in stone carving and soaring spires, and inside are mosaic floors, a wealth of stained glass and a huge organ, while its grounds give a lovely view over the city. Adult tickets are about €8; it opens Monday to Saturday 09:00–17:00 and for limited hours on Sundays in summer, per visitor guides. Services are held here, so visit quietly and respectfully.
Above the river.
On the front.
And stained glass.
South bank of the River Lee, central Cork
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