If you are a lover of history and architecture, Ireland is an extended stay must! One of the places you’ll want to visit is Christ Church Cathedral. Dublin’s oldest building was founded in the year 1030 by Sitriuc, King of the Dublin Norsemen.
Its 12th century crypt, the original viking church, is Dublin’s oldest structure and the cathedral is famous for being the last resting place of Strongbow, leader of the Anglo-Normans who captured Dublin in 1170.
The Crypt was my favorite feature. It was like descending into some archaic past. We wandered it’s dim chambers filled with ancient headstones and artfacts.
Displayed there also the were the costumes used in the polular tv show, The Tutors.
Just outside, you’ll find Dublinia, a viking and medieval heritage museum, complete with a viking ship.
Our morning, being quite full had soon emptied our bellies. It seemed only fitting to have fish & chips! The fish, a delightfully crispy batter with tender, flaky white fish within. The chips are thicker cut of potato than the french fries of the states and where a curious yellow throughout due to the yellow potato used. Perfect crisp with delicate center…and a Guinness of course as we’re soon heading over to the warehouse!
Thank you for sharing this Laura! I visited here, and it was one of my favorite sites in
Dublin!
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I loved every single place and moment! I dream of returning to Ireland. I left a piece of my heart there.
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Me too! Some day, we’ll return.
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I love your pictures!!
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Awww…thank you so much!😊💕
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The church and crypt looks absolutely amazing. We are planning to go back to Scotland in May, but if they don’t get the Brexit stuff worked out by then we will probably go to Ireland. It looks like it would be equally wonderful.
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It’s truly fantastic! Maybe you could conbine the two? Reserve a couple days to pop over to ireland?
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That would be amazing. I wish I could take a whole month for travel.
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That would be my dream too! Lol
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Wow! This all looks beautiful! I’m so jealous!!
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It is beautiful! I wholeheartedly recommend tour of Ireland
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Beautiful church. It differs very much from those we have in Finland.
Have a good day!
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The fish and chips in the UK are great just like Australian one, big think yummy chips
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Oh yes! I’m a fool for fish & chips! Heavenly!
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Me too
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