Location: Derry
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Things to do in Derry, Northern Ireland: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Derry (/ˈdɛri/), officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndənˌdɛri/), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
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1. St. Columb's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 337 reviews
Majestic, neo-Gothic Church of Ireland (Anglican) Cathedral, built between 1628 and 1633. St. Columb's is the oldest and most historic building within the walled City of Londonderry. It has recently been extensively restored. The Chapter House Museum displays artefacts from the Siege of Londonderry in 1689 and also many other interesting items.There is an audio visual display which tells the visitor the history of the Cathedral and there are guide leaflets available in 8 Languages. Admission is free - donations are welcome.
Reviewed By AfricaEddie - Sydney, Australia
The oldest building in Derry it has much history. It was from this church that Alexander's Hymns emanates. Mrs Alexander was wife of a minister here and started writing children's songs and eventually hymns which have become part of Protestant Church hymnody for over a century. The building is grand with a historic section where photos are not allowed
2. First Derry Presbyterian Church
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By carriessh0es - County Antrim, United Kingdom
Spotted this church on our walk around the city walls. Beautiful from the outside. Plaque outside giving a bit of details of the church. We weren't inside so cannot comment on that.
3. St. Augustine's Church
4. St. Columba's Church (Long Tower)
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By deaneodonnell - Donegal Town, Ireland
Was at Mass this morning time prey for soul and forgiveness and hope and joy for self and others to yehoshua
5. St. Eugene's Cathedral
6. Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Synod Hall (Church Of Ireland)
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Aughlish Stone Circles
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
