Which one to choose in Galway
Two churches in Galway. Kylemore Abbey has 7 tickets and tours to book; St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Galway, Ireland
Kylemore Abbey stands on the shore of Pollacapall Lough at the foot of the Doughruagh mountain in Connemara, County Galway, in the west of Ireland, and a ticket is required, covering the abbey's restored rooms, the neo-Gothic church, the Victorian walled garden and the grounds, with a shuttle bus to the garden. It is one of the most photographed buildings in Ireland.
Galway, Ireland
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church stands in the heart of Galway's Latin Quarter, in the west of Ireland, a short walk from Shop Street and the Spanish Arch, and entry is free, with donations welcome. It is the largest medieval parish church in continuous use in Ireland and belongs to the Church of Ireland. A lively market is held on Saturdays, and in summer on Sundays, on the street beside the church, selling food, crafts and flowers.
| Kylemore Abbey | St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Monastery & Abbey | Church |
| Opened | 1920 | 1301 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | 7 | none listed |
| Official website | — | yes |