Tourist Attractions
St Patrick’s Cathedral »
What could be more Irish than St Paddy? While the site has contained a church since the 5th century, where its namesake St Patrick reputedly baptised new Christian converts at an onsite well, the current St Patrick’s Cathedral dates from around 1220 to 1259. Crafted from local limestone and Bristol... more »
Trinity College Dublin »
Established in 1592, this venerable higher learning institution can boast that famous literary alumni such as Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett walked its hallowed halls. As Ireland's oldest and most famous college, the prestigious Trinity College Dublin, officially The University of Dublin or, more commonly, TCD, is a... more »
National Gallery of Ireland »
Opened in 1864, National Gallery of Ireland is one of Europe's finest small art museums with over 15,000 artworks dating from the early 13th century to the mid-20th century. The permanent collection contains major European masterpieces and the world's most comprehensive selection of Irish art. The gallery consists of four... more »
Merrion Square »
An aristocratic park just a few blocks from St Stephen's Square, Merrion Square is bordered on three sides by well-preserved Georgian townhouses with the National Gallery, Natural Museum of Natural History and Leinster House on the remaining end. The prestigious square was also home to distinguished Dubliners such as Oscar... more »
Dublin Guinness Factory »
Located within the centre of the 22-hectare St James's Brewery, Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's most popular tourist attraction. Visitors to the seven-storey historic building can learn the history and secrets behind Ireland's national drink of Guinness stout– a world-famous dark porter brew with a tight, creamy head made with only... more »
Dublin Castle »
Established in 1204, Dublin Castle has witnessed many tumultuous events in Ireland's history from its establishment on a Viking fortress, through invasions and wars, fire and neglect, to the restoration of the historic buildings. The site is now a tourist attraction and events centre hosting luminaries from the European Union... more »
