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The '''Saint Patrick Visitor Centre''' is located in [[Downpatrick]], [[County Down]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It is a permanent interpretative exhibition centre featuring interactive displays on the life and story of [[Saint Patrick]], the [[patron saint]] of [[Ireland]]. It provides the only permanent exhibition centre in the world devoted to Saint Patrick.<ref name="SP">{{cite web | title= | work=Saint Patrick Visitor Centre | url=http://www.saintpatrickcentre.com/ | accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref> |
The '''Saint Patrick Visitor Centre''' is located in [[Downpatrick]], [[County Down]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It is a permanent interpretative exhibition centre featuring interactive displays on the life and story of [[Saint Patrick]], the [[patron saint]] of [[Ireland]]. It provides the only permanent exhibition centre in the world devoted to Saint Patrick.<ref name="SP">{{cite web | title=About the Centre | work=Saint Patrick Visitor Centre | url=http://www.saintpatrickcentre.com/ | accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref> |
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It is situated close to [[Down Cathedral]] and the site of Saint Patrick's grave. In the Centre, Saint Patrick's own words are used to illuminate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. It also reveals the artwork and metalwork which were features of the Early Christian period, as well as the major impact of Irish missionaries in this period in [[Europe]].<ref name="SP"/> |
It is situated close to [[Down Cathedral]] and the site of Saint Patrick's grave. In the Centre, Saint Patrick's own words are used to illuminate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. It also reveals the artwork and metalwork which were features of the Early Christian period, as well as the major impact of Irish missionaries in this period in [[Europe]].<ref name="SP"/> |
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Apart from the permanent exhibition, the Centre also features a tourist information centre, craft shop, cafe and art gallery. the Centre also has an Education Initiative reaching out to local schools. |
Apart from the permanent exhibition, the Centre also features a tourist information centre, craft shop, cafe and art gallery. the Centre also has an Education Initiative reaching out to local schools.<ref name="SP"/> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 21:06, 30 May 2008
The Saint Patrick Visitor Centre is located in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a permanent interpretative exhibition centre featuring interactive displays on the life and story of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It provides the only permanent exhibition centre in the world devoted to Saint Patrick.[1]
It is situated close to Down Cathedral and the site of Saint Patrick's grave. In the Centre, Saint Patrick's own words are used to illuminate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. It also reveals the artwork and metalwork which were features of the Early Christian period, as well as the major impact of Irish missionaries in this period in Europe.[1]
Apart from the permanent exhibition, the Centre also features a tourist information centre, craft shop, cafe and art gallery. the Centre also has an Education Initiative reaching out to local schools.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "About the Centre". Saint Patrick Visitor Centre. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
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