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The church was interesting but it was the crypt that got our attention and it is the reason I picked this cathedral to visit.
Dating from the late twelfth and possibly eleventh century, the medieval crypt is not only on of the largest in either Britain or Ireland, but also the oldest structure in Dublin. It is unusual in that it stretches under the entire church. It is a forest of sturdy rough-stone pillars which carry the entire weight of the cathedral and central tower. The crypt contains many historic artifacts which have survived here simply because they were in no one's way! (From brochure.)
What was very strange in the crypt was a display with a mummified cat and rat. Presumably chasing the other, they were trapped in an organ pipe in the 1860's and they never escaped. I had to take a picture of it, even though it is kind of morbid.
The crypt area in the basement was absolutely huge! It was like a series of rock caves. I was quite surprised when I found a gift shop in the crypt area – that seemed very odd to me!
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