La St. Patrick's Cathedral en Dublin It was built in honor of the patron of Ireland. It is located on the side of the well where tradition says that St. Patrick towards their baptisms. The current structure is 91 meters high; the interior nave is 17 meters.
Originally the Cathedral It was a simple wooden church built in the XNUMXth century in honor of St. Patrick. It was in 1191 when the church was rebuilt in stone. Over the years the Cathedral it underwent several changes. Due to the imminent danger of collapse, the Cathedral it underwent a major renovation from 1860 to 1865 that left the exterior in a Victorian style.
The interior is Gothic and is decorated with monuments of important families related to the Cathedral. There is also the portrait of Jonathan Swift - author of Gulliver's Travels - who was dean of the Cathedral. Inside is also one of the largest organs in Ireland with 4 thousand pipes.
The ticket price is 5,50 euros. Students and over 65s pay 4,50 euros. Groups of more than 10 pay 4,20 euros per person; if they are students, 3,70 euros. This rate only applies if you go for tourism. The Cathedral open from March to October every day from 09:00 to 17:30. From November to February it closes at 17:00 p.m. and Sundays at 15:00 p.m.
The cathedral is located at the intersection of Patrick and Kevin Street. To get there you must take the bus 49, 49A, 49B, 50, 54A, 56A, 65, 65B, 77 or 77A.
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