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St. John's Church

Castle Street, Tralee, Ireland
353-66-712-2522
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Ranked #4 of 34 attractions in Tralee
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Pratovecchio, Italy
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I was looking for evidence of family and went to the wednesday service. The Vicar was very helpful. More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Spend a few minutes in this comfortable church and enjoy the stained glass. The interior has a more spartan feel to it, which lends a modern touch to what appears on the outside to be a traditional Gothic church. More

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Galway, Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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I liked everything about this church. I'ts huge, so no worries about getting a seat, lovely singer, very good experience More

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Moessingen, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Great atmosphere and very beautiful building. A must see in tralee! I've been there two times and it's great to escape the noises of the city. Just sit down, relax, and free your mind! :) after the visit you can go into the park behind the church and having a beautiful look from the other side. ...................... More

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Enfield
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

I went to mass on a Saturday night. The sermon wasn't at all preachy and the choir was fabulous. I have been to a couple of churches in the Tralee area but none have the same atmosphere as St. John's. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2004
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This church is absolutely gorgeous inside and out and I highly recommend a stop here if you are in the vicinity. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2002
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I've been in Tralee one year ago and i still remember the atmosphere i perceived there. It's a fine gothic style but there's much more light than in any other gothic church i've ever seen, and more, there's the altar at the middle of the church and the audience seats are all around. There's a deep spiritual atmosphere due to... More

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