Castle
Blarney Castle and Gardens
Cork, Ireland
A medieval castle famous for the Blarney Stone, set in beautiful gardens.
Church, mosque or temple · Ireland · Munster
St Fin Barre's Cathedral
A grand Gothic Revival cathedral with three spires and rich interior decoration.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why St Fin Barre's Cathedral matters
St Fin Barre's is an ornate Victorian cathedral, with soaring spires and a lavishly decorated interior. Look for the mosaics, carved stone and stained glass. It was built on a site associated with Cork's patron saint. It is an easy walk from the city centre and a calm place after the busy streets.
Talking points
- It was built in the Gothic Revival style.
- The interior is richly decorated.
- It is named after Cork's patron saint.
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