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The Saint Patrick Visitor Centre is a modern exhibition complex 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 in the town centre, below Down Cathedral and the site of Saint Patrick's grave and is open all year round. It was established using Millennium Project funding from the National Lottery.[2] In the exhibition, entitled Ego Patricius, 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] The exhibition uses a multi-media approach and state-of-the art technology to focus on the historical Saint Patrick and not on the legends, as well as a film shown in the purpose-built cinema. The design involves bold glass walls, life-size figurines, videos and voice recordings.[3]

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]

Awards

The Centre was highly commended in the Information and Communication Category in the 2004 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "About the Centre". Saint Patrick Visitor Centre. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  2. ^ "The Saint Patrick Centre". Heritage Island. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  3. ^ "Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick (County Down)". About.com: Ireland Travel. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  4. ^ "Saint Patrick Centre". Irish Tourist.com. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
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