Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin.
The parish church of Saint Patrick on this site was granted collegiate status in 1191 and raised to cathedral status in 1224. The present building dates from 1220. The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican communion) and also serves as a popular tourist destination.
On view are a selection of artefacts related to Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels and Dean of the Cathedral from 1713–1745, including his epitaph, death mask, writings and parchment awarding him Freedom of the City of Dublin.
Perhaps more than any other building in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s embodies the history and heritage of Irish people of all backgrounds from the earliest times to the present day.
At the junction of Patrick’s St and Upper Kevin St, easy walk from city centre.
Public Transport
Bus: See www.dublinbus.ie
Luas (Green): St. Stephen’s Green (5 min walk)
Luas (Red): Fatima (15 min walk)
Contact
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8, Ireland
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