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Now the kick-off site for the very commercial tour of the “catacombs” of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral by Candlelight
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For more on the commercial exploitation of St. Patrick’s old cathedral and its surroundings, see this NYT article of 4/18/2019:
The Secrets of a Sacred Underground
“In addition to the tours, the cathedral is bringing the catacombs into the 21st century (and raising extra income) by selling cremation niches for those looking for a final resting place. To date, 352 niches have been filled, but hundreds more are being built and sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Niches in the underground catacombs sell for $10,000 to $15,000.” Ibid.
(Pictures of the catacombs tour office courtesy of Anthony Tramontano)
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