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5a. Christ Church Cathedral and two St A's of different age and use!
Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin (Church of Ireland). Built by the Norman, Richard de Clare (Strongbow) in 1172 to replace the earlier wooden 11th C church of St Sitric Silkenbeard. Massively restored in 1871-1878.
St Audoen's is the only remaining authentic medieval church in Dublin and dates from 1190. The tower dates from late 17th C but looks very medieval. The arch by it, is the only surviving gate (1215) from the original medieval city walls. Just further along is the more recent St Audoen's with a huge neoclassical facade built in 1847.
St Andrews, built in 1860 in the gothic revival style to replace an older church burnt down, it now serves as the main tourist information centre in Suffolk Street.
* Ireland - selected Irish views from walking-touring holidays * * Ireland - Irish holiday Landscape Scenes and Notes * * Dublin, the capital of Ireland, like any great city is packed with places of accommodation and tourist attractions to suit all budgets and cultural tastes * page updated Nov 9th 2007 * EMAIL Phil Brown * images-photographs-pictures-photos-webshots-views-snaps of the buildings, bridges, streets, squares and views of Dublin City etc., Ireland © Dr W P Brown * Scenes from other cities in Europe: London, England * Paris, France * York, England for a quick pictorial visit! |
