THINGS TO SEE IN DUBLIN CITY
What fun stuff should we do in Dublin?
While visitng Dublin why not make time to visit some of its most popular attractions
National Archives Of Ireland
The National Archives of Ireland, located in Bishop Street, contains many documents that are useful research tools. The documents held in the Archives help to provide an understanding of the social, economic and political history of Ireland.
National Botanic Gardens
These colourful gardens cover a total area of 19.5 hectares, part of which is the natural flood plain of the River Tolka. Approximately 20,000 species and cultivars can be viewed as well as an arboretum, rock garden and large pond.
National Concert Hall
The National Concert Hall in Dublin's city centre is rated by performing artists as one of the finest concert halls in Europe. Since it's opening in 1981, the Hall has established itself as Ireland's premier centre for the performance of live music.
National Gallery of Ireland
This purpose-built gallery opened its doors to the public in 1864. The collection includes over 2,500 paintings and some 10,000 other works in different media including watercolours, drawings, prints and sculpture.
National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland is a cultural institution under the aegis of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. Its mission is to collect, preserve and make available books, manuscripts and illustrative material of Irish interest.
National Museum of Archeology and History
This magnificent museum which first opened its doors in 1890, exhibits Ireland's world famous collection of Bronze Age gold ornaments and unparalleled Irish early Christian treasures such as the Ardagh Chalice and the Derrynaflan Hoard.
National Museum of Decorative Arts and History
The Decorative Arts and History section at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks has state of the art exhibitions on display varying to include silver, ceramic, glassware pieces, weaponry, clothing, furniture, examples of folk life.
National Photographic Archive
The National Library of Ireland's photographic collection comprises of about 300,000 photographs. Subject matter ranges from topographical views to studio portraits to loose prints.
Natural History Museum of Ireland
This is the oldest part of the museum, located on Merrion Street, and has been open at this location since 1857. On display are animals, birds and insects from every corner of the globe, some to be seen today and others long extinct.
Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
Number Twenty Nine, situated in Dublin's fashionable Georgian Streets, is a uniquely restored four-story townhouse museum that reflects what life was like during the period 1790 to 1820. The tour shows how people lived during these years
Old Jameson Distillery
Trace the history of Irish whiskey back to the 6th century and witness the fascinating craft of Jameson whiskey making through malting, milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling and maturing.
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe. Visitors enjoy an entertaining exhibition on the history and wildlife of the park, and get a great historical interpretation of the park from 3500BC to the present day.
Rathfarnham Castle
Rathfarnham Castle was declared a National Monument in the mid-1980s. Built by Yorkshireman Adam Loftus, it contains 18th century interiors by Sir William Chambers and James Athenian Stuart.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest church was founded c. 450A.D. beside a sacred well where St. Patrick is said to have baptised converts. The building was originally a wooden chapel but was rebuilt in stone in 1192 by Archbishop John Comyn.
Shaw Birthplace
The first home of George Bernard Shaw has been restored to its Victorian elegance and charm. The neat terraced house is a museum of Victorian Dublin domestic life and of the early years of one of Dublin's Nobel prize winners for literature.
Skerries Mills
A unique collection of two windmills and a watermill with associated mill pond, mill races and wetlands.
St Audoen's Church
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, this is one of the oldest existing churches as well as the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St. Ouen, the 7th century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy.
Tara's Palace
Tara's Palace is one of the world's most significant Dolls Houses. Inspired by Sir Neville Wilkinson's celebrated Titania's Palace of 1907, the displays are augmented and supported by a collection of dolls, antique toys and other dolls houses.
The Chimney Viewing Tower
The sky's the limit with a trip to the top of one of Dublin,s tallest landmarks, The Chimney Viewing Tower (1895). Originally used to distill Ireland's famous Jameson Whiskey, the chimney.
The Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is kept in Trinity College, Dublin. It is an manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament, created by Celtic monks. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure.
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