Dublin, ireland
Attractions Guide
Introduction
Dublin's capital city is an incredible place with lots of history and travel destinations, including a world-class nightlife scene.
The best and least expensive way to enjoy the city is to purchase a Dublin Pass which grants entry to most of the attractions on this list (and many more) as well as a free hop-on hop-off bus to get around the city.
Famous Cathedrals & Churches
Dublin's main church is the 800 year old gothic St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is the largest church in Ireland.
In Central Dublin you'll also find the even older 1,000 year-old Christ Church Cathedral featuring brilliant medieval architecture, which is connected by an iconic bridge to St. Michael's Church across the street.
St. Michael's Church houses the Dublinia Museum which chronicles the medieval and Viking history of Dublin. Visiting the museum also allows you to climb to the top of the St. Michael's tower and walk across the bridge connecting the churches.
Nearby be sure to see the beautiful stone courtyard of St. Audoen's Church.
Dublin Castle & Temple Bar
In Central Dublin, you'll find the historic Temple Bar neighborhood lined with many great pubs, as well as the medieval Dublin Castle which you can tour. The 13th century castle features several lavish rooms and stunning architecture.
Adjacent to the castle is the Chester Beatty Library featuring many important ancient manuscripts from around the world on display.
Museums & More
Trinity College & Irish Whiskey Museum
Just to the east of Temple Bar are several more attractions, including the popular tourist walking street, Grafton Street. Here you'll find the Irish Whiskey Museum offering tours and tastings, the incredible Trinity College Book of Kells Library with its famous Long Room.
St. Stephen's Green
Nearby be sure to walk through the lush 17th century St. Stephen's Green, a beautiful tranquil park in the middle of the city.
National Museums
Also in this area is the National Museum of Ireland Archaeology featuring artifacts and treasures dating back to the Stone Age in an elegant building, as well as the National Gallery of Ireland, the country's most important art museum.
Also notable is the National Museum of Ireland: Decorative Arts & History, featuring various exhibits including military vehicles. This museums is located just west of the Jameson Distillery.
Guinness Storehouse & Jameson Distillery
No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse where you can learn about the brewing process and sip a fresh Guinness with great views over the city at the end of the tour.
Be sure to also visit the Jameson Distillery which offers brewery tours and tastings. Next door to the distillery you can tour 900 year old crypts at St. Michan's Church.
East Dublin
East of Temple Bar and Central Dublin along the river is the brand new EPIC Irish Emigration Museum featuring excellent interactive exhibits detailing the mass emigrations that took place in Ireland's past.
Very close by along the river is the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship, a replicated 19th century ship used for Irish emigration to the USA. A bit further east along the river is an architectural masterpiece, the sleek and contemporary Samuel Beckett Bridge.
West Dublin
On the western outskirts of Dublin is the Kilmainham Gaol, an impressive 19th century prison turned museum you can visit.
Be sure to also explore the massive Phoenix Park nearby, the largest urban European park which features the kind of lush greenery you would expect from Ireland that you can explore around. Here you'll find several many beautiful ponds as well as the Dublin Zoo and the Wellington Monument, a towering obelisk.
Google Maps Attraction Lists
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