The Cathedral of Saint Mary Blessed Virgin description and photos - Ireland: Limerick (Topic)

The Cathedral of Saint Mary Blessed Virgin description and photos - Ireland: Limerick. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is The Cathedral of Saint Mary Blessed Virgin.

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Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary (Limerick Cathedral) is a functioning cathedral of the Church of Ireland (Protestant Church of the Anglican Community) in the city of Limerick. The cathedral is located on King's Island near King John's Castle and is one of the oldest buildings in Limerick, as well as an important historical and architectural monument that harmoniously combines the Romanesque and Gothic styles.

In the lands where the Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary, many centuries ago the westernmost outpost in Europe and the administrative center of the Vikings was located, and then the royal palace was built. It was on the site of this palace, after King Tomonda Domnal Mor Wa Briayn donated these lands as a gift to the Church, in 1168 and the temple was founded, consecrated in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos and later became the cathedral of the Diocese of Limerick.

The long and turbulent history of the Limerick cathedral brought dramatic changes to its architectural appearance. Nevertheless, experts believe that the building today contains architectural fragments of the old royal palace, including the door on the western facade, which, most likely, was the main entrance to the palace (today this entrance is used only on special occasions). The imposing cathedral tower, whose height is over 36 m, was built in the 14th century.

The special pride of the cathedral is undoubtedly the misericordia (a small wooden shelf at the bottom of the folding seat), decorated with carved emblems and supposedly dating second half of the 15th century.

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