Christ Church Cathedral (Cathedral of Christ), officially bears the name of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, situated in the heart of the ancient city of Dublin, capital of Ireland. This is one of the oldest and most beautiful cathedrals of the city.

In Dublin, a unique situation: just two of the Cathedral in the same city - the Cathedral of Christ and the Cathedral of St. Patrick - are the status of the cathedral. For a long time they were in a constant state of rivalry. In 1300, it was agreed on the division of powers, by which, for example, cross, miter and ring the late Archbishop should be kept in the Cathedral of Christ and the burial of bishops should be held alternately in the two Councils; In general, the two councils should work together on an equal footing. In 1870, St. Patrick's Cathedral was given the status of a national and resident of the department of Bishop of Dublin was identified Cathedral of Christ.

Cathedral of Christ the somewhat older than the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 1030 foundation year against 1191. It was originally a wooden church in the boundaries of the settlement of the Vikings. In 1180 started reconstruction of the cathedral in stone.

Despite the fact that the church was the main church in Dublin, to the XIX century, he came to appalling state. At the end of the XIX century were carried out large-scale reconstruction of the cathedral, some decayed and dilapidated buildings was demolished and replaced by new, and not always possible to say with certainty what parts belong to the Middle Ages and which were completed in the Victorian era.

The crypt of the cathedral, built in 1172-73 years. - The biggest in the UK and Ireland. There are stored two oldest secular carved statues, previously stored in the town hall.