St Stephen's Church, Dublin

Name: St Stephen's Church
Address: Mount Street Crescent, Dublin, Ireland

#235 among attractions in Dublin

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Saint Stephen's Church, popularly known as The Pepper Canister, is the formal Church of Ireland chapel-of-ease for the parish of the same name in Dublin, Ireland. The church is situated on Mount Street Upper. It was begun in 1821 by John Bowden and completed by Joseph Welland after the former's death. The nickname derives from the shape of the spire, resembling a pepper canister. ()

Completed: 1821 (203 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'12"N, 6°14'37"W

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Mount Street CrescentSouthside (South-East Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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St Stephen's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Natural History Museum, O'Donoghue's, National Gallery of Ireland, Doheny & Nesbitt.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Dublin
12 min walk • The Natural History Museum in Dublin, often referred to as "The Dead Zoo," is a venerable institution that offers a window into the natural world. Nestled in the heart of Ireland's capital city, this museum is housed in a classic Victorian building that dates back...
0.4 miW
Nightlife
O'Donoghue's, Dublin
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, O'Donoghue's Pub stands as an iconic emblem of traditional Irish music and conviviality. This historic establishment, located on Merrion Row, has been serving pints and hosting live folk music since 1934, making it a beloved institution...
0.5 miNW
Ireland's national art collection
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the National Gallery of Ireland stands as a beacon of culture and artistry. This prestigious institution, founded in 1854, houses an impressive collection of over 16,000 artworks. From the luminescent brushstrokes of the European masters...
0.4 miW
Nightlife
Doheny & Nesbitt, Dublin
10 min walk • Doheny & Nesbitt, located in the heart of Dublin, is one of the oldest and most famous pubs in Ireland. This iconic institution, situated on Baggot Street, is more than just a regular bar - it's a living legend of Irish history and culture.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Oriel Gallery, Dublin
12 min walk • The Oriel Gallery is a commercial art gallery in Dublin, Ireland, devoted to work by Irish artists. It is Ireland's oldest independent gallery.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
National Museum of Ireland, Dublin
12 min walk • The National Museum of Ireland is Ireland's leading museum institution, with a strong emphasis on national and some international archaeology, Irish history, Irish art, culture, and natural history.
~960 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum, Dublin
5 min walk • Number Twenty Nine: Georgian House Museum is a preserved Georgian townhouse in Dublin. The house is furnished to show how it would have looked during the period of 1790 to 1820.
0.5 miW
Contemporary Irish art gallery
Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
12 min walk • The Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823. Like many other Irish institutions, such as the RIA, the academy retained the word "Royal", after Ireland's independence.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin
14 min walk • The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is a performing arts venue, located in the Docklands of Dublin, Ireland. It is Ireland's largest fixed-seat theatre. It was designed by Daniel Libeskind for the DDDA, built by Joe O'Reilly, and opened by Harry Crosbie on 18 March 2010.
~870 ftSW
Tomb
Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation, Dublin
5 min walk • The Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation was a judicial commission of investigation, established in 2015 by the Irish government to investigate mother and baby homes—institutions, most run by Catholic religious nuns, where unwed women were sent to deliver their babies.
~1340 ftS
Street
Baggot Street, Dublin
7 min walk • Baggot Street is a street in Dublin, Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Stephen's Church?

Nearby attractions include Mount Street Lower, Dublin (3 min walk), Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation, Dublin (5 min walk), Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum, Dublin (5 min walk), Northumberland Road, Dublin (7 min walk).

How to get to St Stephen's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Stephen's Church:

Bus

#491 Mount St, Grand Canal • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
#411 Mount St, Grand Canal • Lines: 4, 7 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Canal Dock (8 min walk)
Dublin Pearse (13 min walk)

Tram

Dawson • Lines: Luas Green Line (18 min walk)
St. Stephen's Green • Lines: Luas Green Line (19 min walk)