Location: Dublin
Top Things to do in Dublin
Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Dublin, Province of Leinster
You've probably heard that Guinness tastes better in Dublin (fresh from the factory), but what you may not know is that Dublin is a perfect destination for the whole family. No, we're not suggesting you let the kiddies drink a pint. Instead, take them to the Dublin Zoo, to feed the ducks in Stephen's Green or on a picnic in Phoenix Park. Scholars enjoy walking in the literary footsteps of such writers as Yeats and Joyce, while discerning shoppers have their pick of designer boutiques.
Restaurants in Dublin
1. Mount Jerome Cemetery
2. St. Michan's Roman Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Saint Patrick's Cathedral
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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
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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. Christ Church Cathedral
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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!
6. St. Michan's Church
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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.
7. Aras an Uachtarain (The Irish White House)
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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.
8. Casino Marino
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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.
9. Dail Eireann
10. Royal Hospital Kilmainham
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Built in 1694 as a hospital for soldiers, it now houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
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