Actually seeing pic of the cathedral with the colorful houses is the reason I wanted to come to this area. Otherwise probably wouldn't have came to cobh or Cork. The church was amazing and beautiful inside and out. Finding the angle with the colorful houses took a minute. There is a park across from the colorful houses that is decent view but the best was above that street on private property. There is a sign requesting donations for use of the spot. They planted a tree that seems like it will soon ruin the view. At the church the wind was sever. read more

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I visited this cathedral today while wandering around Cork. I only went around the outside because it was €8 per person to go in which seemed a little steep. The outside is absolutely beautiful though, and is definitely worth a visit. There is some wonderful architecture here that you can spend a good amount of time appreciating if you have the eye for it. read more

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Very beautiful. Great guides. Well worth the price of admission. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun.

Of all the Cathedrals in Ireland, this one has a really interesting history. Don't be shy about asking for some of the history, starting with the back-stories of the architect, William Burgess. (Stephen really made this visit special.) Look for the astrological symbols 'snuck' into the stained glass windows in the top tier! Also, the story behind the two sets of pipes for the Organ. (Early surround-sound.) read more

OMG! I loved the exterior architecture of this church! It's a lovely looking church and in a whimsical moment, and taking a page out of modern pop culture, imagined it to be the 'cool' kid at school of all the churches in Cork. Fin Barr church is a beautifully neo-gothic Victorian building, like a wedding cake fairy tale castle! It's situated a little bit away from the main downtown location of Cork, but I'm super glad we made the trek to check it out. I was so drunk on the beautiful external architecture, didn't feel the need to pay €5 to visit the inside and my delight there was a labyrinth!! Another cool thing was trying to figure out the differences between the "wise virgins" and the "foolish virgins" depicted in the entrance sculptures. BTW I'm not making those descriptions up - that's exactly how the statues are described in the church info board! All I can say is go and wander thru here- it is AWESOME and will put a smile on your face! Note: #267 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

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This is a absolutely amazing cathedral and a must see in Cork Ireland. Services have been held here for over a thousand years. It's incredibly ornate inside and feels so spiritual inside. We spent time praying in the church and then walked outside to the cemetery. There are graves outside dating back to the 1500's. This is a beautiful historic church to visit with no admission fee to go inside. read more

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If you were to tour Cork purely as an architecture-nerd, St. Finbarre's Cathedral would be an essential stop. Within walking distance of the city centre, the 120 year old cathedral is the home of more than seven centuries of worship. Inside they even have a cannon ball that hit the old cathedral during the siege of Cork in 1690. Outside is the beautiful Angel of the Resurrection, a gold leaf statue. St. Finbarre's is a really important part of Cork history, something permanent and beautiful in a city that has seen too much of it destroyed or forgotten. read more

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Absolutely stunning cathedral as well as inside as outside. I have a fascination for cathedrals, churches and very old historical monuments. I can assure you that I wasn't disappointed at all ! The outside of the cathedral is so impressive and beautiful with its Gothic style, surrounded by an old and charming Gothic cemetery. Inside was well worth. The architecture is amazing, the stained glasses are so large and fascinating. Across the panels of the church, you can read some stories...which help to understand the cathedral's history. I was also impressed by the massive organ. I would have loved to hear it but unfortunately it wasn't possible. I was lucky that it was opened when I visited the place -but from what I have heard, it could be closed from time to time. It is free admission but you can give a donation at the end of the visit. If you love taking pictures, churches, gothic inspiration and historical places ... you will be happy to have a look, very short walk from Cork City Center and the University. it played. A must-see on a visit to Cork. read more

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Visited April 2015: "Started during the Early Middle Ages; mother church of Ireland" There was a 5 Euro fee, and we were giving a pamphlet regarding the church important features. This is not a difficult Cathedral to located, especially if you have detailed map of Cork with you. We were provided ours at our hotel. There is a map of the statues on the outer walls of the Cathedral. There's some impressive stain glass and mosaics. The only freemason female is buried here. read more

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This Church sits up high above city centre. You can see it in the distance and its beauty draws you to get a closer look and to photograph it. You'll see what I am talking about when you walk around Cork and keep seeing it in the distance! read more

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A beautiful, imposing cathedral that sits near the top of a hill a little outside of Cork centre (about a 20 minute walk). Architecture and presentation are outstanding, photography is allowed. One of the top sights in Cork, Ireland. read more

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ST FIN BARRE'S CATHEDRAL On the site where the city of Cork was founded in 606 stands St Fin Barre's Cathedral, itself built, or least finished, in 1870. But like any old building, the work goes on and it was getting a clean-up when I called yesterday. The architect was William Burgess and he took advantage of a slight elevation to create a building that would be seen over much of the city. It is remarkable for design and workmanship. The gold angel on the east facing rear is well known to Corkonians as are the foolish virgins by the front door. The inside too is well worth a visit - it costs just 3 euro . Look out for the pulpit, the revolving lectern (originally designed for Lille Cathedral), the mosaics on the ambulatory and the ceilings, the rose windows, the Bishop's Throne (40 feet high), the plaques and coats of arms. It is the diocesan cathedral of the Church of Ireland diocese of Cork and holds regular services (Sundays 8am, 11.15am and 7pm) which means that this site has been a place of continuous Christian worship for over 1400 years! see also: http://corkandabout.blogspot.com/ read more

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This is upon the site of the ancient Cork cathedral. The original cathedral or what was left of it was pulled down in the 1860s. The new cathedral was rebuilt on the same site because the old edifice was felt to be too small. All around the cathedral people are buried - inside and outside. Tens of thousands. The cathedral is not huge in area but it is very tall. It is Gothic and is is imposing - quite atmospheric inside. The Bishop's palace is opposite - across the road. One of the must interesting graves is of Lord Doneraile's daughter. There was a masonic meeting in Castle Doneraile in North Cork. Lord Doneraile's daughter was in the room behind a curtain asleep on a window ledge wehn the meeting began. Part way through the meeting she awoke and saw what was happenign by peeping through a gap between the curtains. She was discovered. It was decided that in order to preserve the secrets of the craft she must be sworn into the Brotherhood. She remains the only female of the species to have become a Freemason. St Finnbarr is the patron saint of Cork. The cathedral is in the hands of the Church of Ireland. It was Roman Catholic Cathedral until the reformation. This cathedral is the head church of the triple diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Ross is short for Rosscarbery. read more

Beautiful cathedral in Cork. Didn't actually go inside, but it is a nice church to look at from the outside, especially the tiered portion in the back. read more