St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin, Medieval Cistercian abbey in Dublin, Ireland
The remaining stone walls and vaulted chapter house of St. Mary's Abbey stand as architectural elements from the medieval period in central Dublin.
Founded in 1139 as a Benedictine monastery, St. Mary's Abbey joined the Cistercian order in 1147 and grew into one of Ireland's most influential religious centers.
The abbey's chapter house contains medieval floor tiles and stone carvings that demonstrate the craftsmanship of 12th-century Irish monastic artisans.
Visitors can access the underground abbey remains through guided tours from June to September on Wednesdays and Sundays between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Archaeological excavations in the 1880s revealed the abbey seven feet beneath a bakery, leading to its preservation as a national monument.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1139
GPS coordinates: 53.34742,-6.26919
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:44
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