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Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway

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Established in 1320, Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church represents one of the best-preserved medieval churches of its kind in Ireland. The church was raised to the status of collegiate church in 1485, and there are even legends of Christopher Columbus worshipping here in 1477. Visit the site to admire the architecture and decor, and learn about its abundant history from the numerous informational plaques throughout the site. Check ahead for any events during your visit; concerts are held here fairly regularly. Arrange to visit Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church and other attractions in Galway using our Galway trip itinerary planning website.

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By kiwibuddy1

St Nicholas Church, the largest medieval parish in Ireland in continuous use as a place of worship. Early sections date to 1320

St Nicholas Church, the largest medieval parish in Ireland in continuous use as a place of worship. Early sections date to 1320 more »
By HappySunSea

BLACK MOLD EVERYWHERE. It was bad and we left after about 5 minutes. We asked the staff about it, and there was a lot about old buildings and it never hurt anyone. Expensive for walking around an...

BLACK MOLD EVERYWHERE. It was bad and we left after about 5 minutes. We asked the staff about it, and there was a lot about old buildings and it never hurt anyone. Expensive for walking around an... more »
By peymons

You know the places ran by love, this is one of them. We attended a Sonas Due this morning and were filled with love, from the greeting at the door, delicious home made pastry and coffee, and the...

You know the places ran by love, this is one of them. We attended a Sonas Due this morning and were filled with love, from the greeting at the door, delicious home made pastry and coffee, and the... more »

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By Gabriela Reyna En Espanol

Nice but cold very cold going there. I like some times go for meditation to churches because it’s lovely atmosphere but this church is a little bit too cold. Thank you to whoever open the door because I never see anyone there. Nice building.

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By Mauricio Pretto

Was closed Cloud only see from the outing Still looks nice

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By Brad Barez

So this church is where Christopher Columbus went to pray. It’s a very old and beautiful church. Don’t forget to look up and see the blue dome on top! It amazing!! Old cemetery in the back that is work the checking out. The great thing it’s in the main town, where you can go anytime. If you like my post, please thumbs up me. Thank you 👍

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By Michael Halligan

One of Galway city's oldest churches, built on the foundations of an older church c.1320; the inside is beautifully ornate with loads of history written on plaques and there is even a Celtic cross remembering the deaths of Anglo Irish and English soldiers during the Colonial wars. There are full size Coptic Christian motifs as well in good condition and overall well worth a visit.

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By Ravivan Hemachayati

I adore how they have the cathedral renovated. Started with rearranged the seating layout giving the whole interior a greater spaciousness. Keeping the old things while replacing new ones where needed.

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