Top Things to do in Province of Leinster
10 Architectural Buildings in Province of Leinster That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Leinster, Ireland including Oratory of The Sacred Heart, Athy Library, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Leinster House, Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Michan's Church, Aras an Uachtarain (The Irish White House), Casino Marino, Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
Restaurants in Province of Leinster
1. Oratory of The Sacred Heart
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By johanniec19 - Dublin, Ireland
This tiny little Oratory - with the most amazing artwork & decoration by Sister Concepta (Lily Lynch) ... This year 2020 - a hundred years ago that she started decorating the space behind the Statue of the Sacred Heart and commissioned the Studio of Harry Clarke to do the stained Glass Windows too . An inscription on one of the windows read: Pray for All the Donors of this Oratory 1920. But it was built by the Monks Brothers 1919- commissioned by the Dominican sisters as a Peace Memorial after WWI. Dun Laoghaire CountyCouncil organise tours with Heritage Tours on specific dates which can be find under either Spring Heritage or Summer Heritage with a dedicated website to give exact dates & times ( which often varies).
2. Athy Library
3. Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,110 reviews
A magnificent cathedral that houses Jonathan Swift's remains (he wrote Gulliver's Travels). It is the only remaining cathedral in Ireland with a daily sung services. A small entrance fee is charged for tourists and all money raised goes back to paying for the upkeep of the building.
Reviewed By vijayaraghavans2013 - Chennai (Madras), India
Very large cathedral of the patron saint of Irish Has loads of history and a 'feel' one you step into the cathedral The painted glasses are breathtaking Right off the hop on hop off bus stop and easy to access
4. Leinster House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Built in 1745, this beautiful building inspired the making of the White House and now serves as the Irish Parliament.
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Very impressive building standing prominently in Kildare Street in the Centre of Dublin City. Recommended!
5. Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,114 reviews
This historic site, whose Gaelic name translates to “valley of the two lakes,” consists of the 6th-century monastery founded by St. Kevin and the famous round tower, standing 112 feet high with a base measuring 52 feet in circumference. Visitors: There is a car park at the Visitor Centre. It is recommended to see the informational video at the Visitor Centre before starting your explorations.
Reviewed By 296ashleel
We went on September 25th and it was our first stop after arriving in Dublin. It was the perfect way to kick off our Ireland vacation. It takes a little over an hour to get from Dublin airport to Glendalough (slightly more if you are learning to drive on the opposite side!), so you can definitely do this as a day trip from Dublin. There is parking lot and a small visitor center which contain restrooms. The people at the V.C. desk were able to direct us to the walkway. You can walk around the cemetery and ruins. There were smaller pathways that you could take, so we took one that seemed less traveled. Mainly because there was a large group of students on a field trip which were being quite loud (as high schoolers do). The path we took had benches scattered throughout to stop and really immerse yourself in the quiet and beauty of it all.
6. Christ Church Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,411 reviews
Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin's oldest buildings, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years. Famous for its breathtaking beauty, magnificent architectural features and wonderful floor tiles, Christ Church is also popular as a venue and is host to many high profile concerts throughout the year. It is home to the tomb of Strongbow, leader of the Normans, who captured Dublin in 1170. The Medieval Crypt, the largest in Ireland, extends under the entire Cathedral and contains the mummified Cat and Rat, trapped in the organ in the 1860s. Opening Hours: March and October Monday-Saturday: 9.30-18.00 Sunday: 12.30-14.30 /16.30-18.00 April –September Monday-Saturday: 9.30-19.00 Sunday: 12.30 – 14.30 /16.30 – 19.00 November –February Monday-Saturday: 9.30-17.00 Sunday 12.30-14.30 Please note there may be some restricted access due to services and events.
Reviewed By 611chipm - Colorado Springs, United States
Impressive. Imposing. Beautiful. Worth it! Due to time, we chose this one over St. Pat’s. I don’t feel gipped in any way. Beautiful architecture, well laid out descriptions, awesome crypt, beautiful grounds in the heart of the city of Dublin. If you’re there, worth a stop, for sure!
7. St. Michan's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,320 reviews
Underneath the church are five long burial vaults containing the mummified remains of many of Dublin's most influential 17th, 18th and 19th century families, including the legendary Shears brothers and the highly decorated coffins of the Earl's of Leitrim. Since Victorian times visitors have descended the vault steps to see the mummies and Bram Stoker, creator of the "Dracula" stories is believed to have visited the vaults in the company of his family. In one vault can be seen the remains of the "Crusader" though in fact he is only 650 years dead. The early visitors to the vaults were responsible for many of the myths and legends surrounding the bodies, though modern scientific investigations have cast doubts on many of these stories. Nevertheless, a visit to the Crypts to see the historic mummies is a remarkable experience.
Reviewed By TheRightChemistry - Natick, United States
St. Michan's is definitely worth a visit. The quick tour allows you to see the crypts below the church, as well as a number of mummified bodies. A great atmospheric exhibit, and quite creepy.
8. Aras an Uachtarain (The Irish White House)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Originally a modest 18th-century house, the building that today serves as the official place of residence for Ireland's President has been greatly expanded over the years.
Reviewed By 51MariaB51 - Dublin, Ireland
We collected our tickets from the Visitors Centre near Ashtown Castle at 9.30am (first come first served so be there early, very early in the busier tourist season apparently). We had a look around the centre, enjoyed a coffee in the lovely Phoenix Cafe (which is worth a visit all by itself!) The first tour left at 10.30am - we were driven straight to the door of the Áras where the entertaining and enlightening tour began with Leif our fantastic tour guide.We were part of a mixed age group ranging from young children up to senior citizens, and Leif struck a brilliant balance to keep the children engaged and the adults entertained even when he was explaining the less gripping security and protocol issues. The tour was well paced without feeling rushed or too slow, and the information well balanced to be informative but not boring, with plenty of giggles along the way to keep the children involved and the adults smiling. It was fascinating to walk around the house and see the State rooms often graced by visiting dignitaries which I had only previously seen glimpses of on TV or in newspapers. There was a lovely feeling in the house and I felt like I was visiting a friend - albeit a friend who lived in a mansion. We had the opportunity to take some photos outside the house at the end (not in the house) and were driven back to the car park at the visitors centre, and it didn't cost a penny. The tours are available on Saturdays - best to contact the office on Friday to confirm they are taking place in case a State visit is happening. The Visitor's Centre also has an audio visual room and they show a short film about the history of the Phoenix Park and another one about the Áras too - you can ask them to put on whichever one you like or both if you have the time, the staff are very obliging. If you get tickets for one of the later tours and have more time to fill you could explore the Victorian Kitchen Garden beside the centre or go for a stroll in search of the deer who roam the park. All in all a lovely way to spend the morning and worth getting up early on a Saturday to explore the home of the President of Ireland.
9. Casino Marino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By 165cormacm
As a native of Dublin, having grown up mere minutes from the Casino, I thought I knew everything about my local area. Two minutes into the tour I had learned a bevy of interesting new things about the history of the area I had lived in all my life! The tour guides were engaging, the grounds of the Casino are beautiful, and the history of the location is as interesting as any historical building I have visited in Ireland. It features a range of eccentric characters and pioneering architects, and the detail of the beautiful building is added to by the knowledge of just how unique it's features really are. A must-see for any vistor to Dublin, whether they be a fan of history, architecture, culture or art.
10. Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Built in 1694 as a hospital for soldiers, it now houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
