Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral

St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic church, especially impressive from the outside with its stunning architecture and details. The interior, however, is not as remarkable. It’s very central and easy to reach on foot, but the entrance fee of €8 feels a bit too high — in my opinion, it’s not really worth the price.

A beautiful Victorian era church, built in a medieval style, with some lovely artistry on display. It's a real shame that the much older medieval church with its round tower was destroyed to make way for the present building, but it is what it is. The entrance fee of €8 is very steep in my opinion, I can appreciate buildings like this need constantly maintaining, but it's relatively new and not a vast sprawling complex like Canterbury or Wells, had I have known about the price in advance, I may have been in two minds.

If you are visiting Cork, you must visit this Cathedral, built in the french gothic style in the late 18th century, it houses orignal models of the cathedral used in it's construction

Beautiful interior of the cathedral, with the highlights being the stained glass and mosaic flooring. 8 euro entry which was fine, and you're given a little map too to help explore.

My favorite in Ireland after approx 4,906kms (3050 miles) and 21 counties of the Republic! We went 2024 and came back 2025 as well. Such unique architecture in this one including zodiac symbols, plus the cannonball! The tile work is so charming and the lighting mysterious. A very comforting place. There was construction/repairs 2025. View from Elizabeth Fort as well as from Beamish & Crawford.

St. Finbarre's Cathedral in Cork provides a peaceful and engaging experience for visitors. The cathedral features beautiful architecture, showcasing a detailed French Neo-Gothic design with its intricate stonework and detailed carvings. The surrounding garden also offers a nice place to relax, providing a quiet setting that many find suitable for contemplation and spiritual reflection. For those interested in exploring the interior of the cathedral as a tourist, there is an admission fee. However, if you are attending a service, there is no charge for entry.

A truly amazing and magnificent cathedral church, with three awesome spires soaring up towards the heavens. Some really interesting stained glass windows, and wonderful architecture. A beautiful house of prayer. Definitely well worth a visit if you are ever in Cork city or the surrounding areas.

St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is a beautiful and impressive building, but the real charm is inside — the interior is even more stunning than the exterior, with gorgeous details and a serene atmosphere. Just note that there is an entrance fee to go inside.