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One of the oldest districts of Dublin, where dozens of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and shops are concentrated. The fun here never stops, and on St. Patrick's Day, the streets are filled with drunken people singing songs and stumbling from one bar to another.
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This is the most atmospheric and lively district of the city, so we recommend giving it special attention and definitely visiting.
This interactive museum, opened in the building of the former Guinness brewery fermentation plant, is the most visited attraction in Ireland and Dublin. On seven floors, there are exhibitions telling about the process of making the popular beer and the rules of its consumption, restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. We recommend going up to the Gravity Bar, which offers a panoramic view of Dublin.
In the tasting room, you will be taught how to drink Guinness to fully appreciate its taste, and in the Academy on the 4th floor, you will learn how to pour it correctly, try your hand at being a bartender, and receive a certificate.
Opening hours: from 9:00 (9:30) to 19:00 (20:00), depending on the season.
Cost: €26.
Connoisseurs of strong drinks will appreciate a tour of the former Jameson whiskey distillery. The program includes fascinating stories about the brand's history, an explanation of the production process, and a tasting of several types of whiskey.
There is a branded souvenir shop and a restaurant on the premises, a must-visit place.
Opening hours: 9:00-18:00.
Cost: distillery tour with tasting — €35.
One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Ireland. Its alumni include writer and playwright, Nobel Prize winner in literature Samuel Beckett, English writers Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wilde, and Jonathan Swift, musician Chris de Burgh, and many other prominent figures in science and art.
Most visitors come here to see the legendary Book of Kells, created by Irish monks around 800 AD. It is kept in the college library, and a visit there is included in the tour program conducted by students.
You can also visit the Zoological Museum or the Science Gallery, or simply lie on the grass and watch the lively campus life (entry to the campus is free).
Cost: Free entry to the campus. Tour with library visit — €15.
Its collection includes over 2,500 paintings and another 10,000 exhibits of drawings, sculptures, and sketches. All major European art schools are represented, including the world's most comprehensive collection of Irish masters' works. Gems of the collection include paintings by Vermeer, Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dyck, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Monet.
Opening hours: from
9:15 (11:00) to 17:30 (20:30), depending on the day of the week.
Cost: Permanent exhibition — free.
Located on the southern bank of the Tolka River. The area of almost 20 hectares includes a dendrological garden, sensory garden, rock garden, pond, rose garden, alpine yard, and an exhibition of decorative plants. It showcases more than 15,000 species from various countries, including about 300 endangered species, including 6 that no longer exist in the wild.
Opening hours: from 9:00 (10:00) to 16:30 (18:00).
Cost: Free entry.
Constructed between 1220 and 1260, this cathedral is one of the few medieval landmarks in Dublin that have survived. It is the largest cathedral in Ireland.
Jonathan Swift, author of "Gulliver's Travels", is buried here, where he served as Dean from 1713 to 1745. There is an exhibition dedicated to him, featuring the writer's personal belongings, books, and a death mask.
The cathedral regularly hosts concerts, with schedules available on the website.
Opening hours: from 9:00 (9:30) to 14:30 (18:00), depending on the season and day of the week.
Cost: €9.
Operates since 1991 in the renovated building of the Royal Hospital, built in the 17th century. It houses about 3,500 works by Irish and international masters, with the collection growing annually.
The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions (often free), theatrical performances, and concerts.
Opening hours: from 10:00 (12:00) to 17:30, daily except Monday.
Cost: most events and exhibitions can be attended for free.
It consists of 4 separate museums, 3 of which are located in Dublin: the Museum of Archaeology, the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, and the Museum of Natural History.
The Museum of Archaeology's building can be found in central Dublin, next to the Parliament. Its collection includes traditional Celtic attire, gold and metal ornaments, church relics. One of the most famous exhibits is the so-called Clonycavan Man, a mummified body approximately 2,300 years old.
The Museum of Natural History's collection includes about 2 million specimens, with over half being insects. The majority are representatives of Irish fauna, but there are also animals from other corners of the globe, including extinct species.
The Museum of Decorative Arts and History houses about 150,000 exhibits, including collections of weapons, clothing, ceramics, toys, photographs, furniture, flags, metal and leatherwork, etc.
Opening hours: from 10:00 (14:00) to 17:00, daily except Monday.
Cost: free.
A Victorian-style house built at the end of the 18th century, once belonging to the Guinness family and now managed by the Irish government. It accommodates high-ranking guests visiting officially, so tourists can only enter at certain times as part of a guided tour group.
Visitors can independently explore the gallery, which occasionally hosts free exhibitions, and the surrounding cozy park with fountains and sculptures.
Address: Farmleigh, Castleknock.
Cost: €8.
Built in the 13th century for the defense of the city. It has served as a royal residence, parliament, courthouse, and presidential residence. Today, the castle is used by the government for official receptions and banquets.
The castle is surrounded by gardens laid out in the early 17th century.
Opening hours: 9:45 AM – 5:45 PM.
Cost: €8.
An atmospheric former prison where from the 18th to early 20th century, prisoners including Irish independence fighters were held and executions took place. The prison closed in 1924, after which the building stood vacant and gradually fell into ruin. Restoration work was carried out from 1960 to 1971, culminating in the opening of the Museum of Irish Nationalism. During the tour, you'll learn about the prisoners' lives and how their daily routines were organized.
On the top floor, there is a gallery with exhibits created by prisoners serving sentences in modern Irish prisons.
Opening hours: from 9:00 AM (9:30 AM) to 5:30 PM (6:45 PM), depending on the season.
Cost: €8.
One of the youngest and most visited museums in Dublin. The Irish Times has named it the best museum in the Irish capital.
An exhibition dedicated to the history of the city and its famous natives is housed in an 18th-century building. The collection includes about 5,000 items: photographs, pieces of furniture, tableware, and more. There are halls dedicated to U2, football, fashion, Irish politics, and one of Dublin's former mayors, Alfie Byrne. Concerts, lectures, and themed meetings are held here periodically.
Opening hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Guided tours start every hour.
Cost: €10.
One of the oldest churches in Dublin (founded in 1031).
The crypt of the cathedral hosts a permanent exhibition showcasing items used during various periods of church services. Among them are unusual exhibits such as mummified bodies of a rat and a cat, extracted from the organ in 1860.
While exploring the cathedral, don't miss the tomb of the knight Strongbow (12th century) and the chapel where the embalmed heart of Saint Laurence is kept.
Address: Christchurch Place.
Cost: €9.
Located in the ancient church of Saint Michael, built over 180 years ago. The building — one of the museum's most valuable exhibits, as few churches in the world were specifically built for seafarers.
The guide will tell you about the development of seafaring and trade in Ireland, notable discoveries, and major disasters. The collection is based on exhibits gathered by the captain of the cable-laying ship "Great Eastern": ship logs, photographs, drawings, and documents.
Here you will find models such as the "Sirius" ship — the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Also, don't miss the Baily Optic — a ten-ton lantern from the Baily Lighthouse in North Dublin. Designed in 1902, it had unprecedented power at the time, equivalent to two million candles.
Opening Hours: 11:00-17:00.
One of the most recognizable landmarks of the city, seen on numerous Dublin souvenirs. It was built in the early 19th century to provide a pedestrian crossing over the River Liffey in Dublin. Its name translates literally as "Half-penny Bridge" because when it was first built, pedestrians had to pay a toll of half a penny to cross it.
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Explore one of Europe's largest enclosed parks in Dublin (707 hectares). Don't be surprised to encounter noble deer — they are peaceful, unafraid of humans, and willingly pose for photos in exchange for treats.
In the park, you can find:
Events such as motor races, marathons, concerts, and music festivals take place in the park.
Opening hours: 24/7.
Cost: Free.
This is perhaps the most engaging museum dedicated to the history of Ireland. Visitors here are not passive observers but active participants in an exciting journey into the past.
It includes three exhibitions:
The museum is located on a hill, where, according to legends, the city began to develop long ago. It is situated next to Christ Church Cathedral and is connected to it by a separate passage.
Be sure to climb the reconstructed 17th-century tower with 96 steps to enjoy a view of Dublin from above.
Cost: €15.
Opened in 1831, it is one of the oldest and most visited zoos in the world. The 28-hectare area is divided into thematic zones where animals live in conditions closely resembling their natural habitats: "Primate World", "Cat Kingdom", "City Farm", "Arctic Ice" and "African Plains".
Among the zoo's residents are elephants, giraffes, monkeys, hippos, lemurs, lions, rhinos, tigers, leopards, and other animals from various continents.
Interesting fact: the first version of the famous Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio logo (1917-1928) featured a lion named Slats, who lived in Dublin Zoo.
Opening Hours: 9:30-16:00 (18:00), depending on the season.
Cost: €19.
Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre
Visit Europe's largest indoor water park in Dublin with attractions for visitors of all ages:
Additionally, the complex features three pools, one of which includes a jacuzzi.
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00.
Cost: €19.
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