Christ Church Cathedral

About this place

Christ Church Cathedral, more formally The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Irish: Ardeaglais Theampall Chríost), is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel in the (Anglican) Church of Ireland. It is situated in Dublin, Ireland, and is the elder of the capital city's two medieval cathedrals, the other being St Patrick's Cathedral. The cathedral was founded in the early 11th century under the Viking king Sitric Silkenbeard. It was rebuilt in stone in the late 12th century under the Norman potentate Strongbow, and considerably enlarged in the early 13th century, using Somerset stones and craftsmen. A partial collapse in the 16th century left it in poor shape and the building was extensively renovated and rebuilt in the late 19th century, giving it the form it has today, including the tower, flying buttresses, and distinctive covered footbridge.

Visitor Information

Admission

10 EUR

Opening hours

Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Mar-Oct Su 12:30-14:30,16:30-18:00; Apr-Sep Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00; Apr-Sep,Nov-Feb Su 12:30-14:30,16:30-19:00; Nov-Feb Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00

Accessibility

Limited

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Christ Church Cathedral is located in County Dublin, roughly 1 km (5 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 69 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Dublinia (0.1 km away).