Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral

My first architectural post from Cork City. When my grandmother visited a few years ago I finally had an excuse to walk around the city taking photos. I used to study in Cork but these days I'm hardly ever there. I do have some analogue photos from around the city that I took years ago. I will definitely end up sharing those another time.

The rose window of the St Fin Barre's Cathedral behind sun lit tree leaves on branches.

View of the front of the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork City.

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral is a Gothic revival three spire cathedral in Cork City. It was completed in 1879 from Cork limestone and marble, as well as Bath stone. The cathedral is located on the south side of the River Lee. This ground has been a place of worship since the 7th century. It is dedicated to Finbarr of Cork, the patron saint of the city.

View of the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral from the side.

Towers of the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City.

The entrance to Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral behind some tree branches.

View of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral from the south side.

Inside of the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork City.

A large stained glass window in St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City.

Some of the best stained glass in Ireland can be seen inside, with vibrant unfaded colours throughout.

Three stained glass windows inside St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City.

A stained glass window inside St. Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork City.

A tomb outside St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork City.

Fallen leaves on a tree lined path in Cork City.

A red maple tree in sunlight on green grass with a stone wall behind it.

A stone building with white windows on the corner of St Finn Barr's Place in Cork City.

Views of Cork City from St Fin Barre's Cathedral.

Inside of Saints Peter and Paul's Church, Cork City.

After the Cathedral we visited St.Peter and Paul's Church located just off St.Patrick's Street. This structure is also in the Gothic revival style. The foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1859 and the church was dedicated for worship on 29 June 1866. The church comprises a central nave with gable roof and two aisles. The walls are of red sandstone with limestone dressing.

Carved wooden angel and Jesus on a cross inside Saints Peter and Paul's Church, Cork City.

The grand altar is carved from 36 tons of Carrara marble. The pavements surrounding the altar and the steps are all of white Italian vein marble. The flooring of the church is in white and black marble.