CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Christ Church Cathedral is Dubin's oldest church and is located in the heart of medieval city of Dublin. The first wooden structure was built by Viking King Sitric in 1040. This structure is a mix of Norman and Gothic architecture and more recently Victorian neo-Gothic from the 1870 restoration. Looking down the … Continue reading Exploring Dublin, Ireland – Part 1
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Tara – A Political and Religious Center
In pre-Christian Ireland, Tara was considered the most important center of political and religious power. It is considered the "soul of Ireland" where people have been coming for years and continue to visit today. Politically, Tara was the site of the High Kings of Ireland. There were 142 kings crowned here. Religiously, the Celts erected … Continue reading Tara – A Political and Religious Center