Top Things to do in County Dublin
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in County Dublin, Province of Leinster
Discover the best top things to do in County Dublin, Ireland including Biddy's Cottage Dalkey, Rush Harbour, The Oratory, St. Michan's Church, The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition, Merrion Square, Skerries Mills, Samuel Beckett Bridge, Ireland's Eye Ferries, Poolbeg Lighthouse.
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1. Biddy's Cottage Dalkey
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By suehH2876KU
Best Craic ever! Unique experience suited to visitors and those living locally. Highly recommend it one for the bucket list!
2. Rush Harbour
3. The Oratory
4. 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.
5. The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition
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4.5 based on 21,960 reviews
The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of the city centre in Trinity College Dublin, the Exhibition displays the Book of Kells, a 9th century manuscript that documents the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ. The Book of Kells is Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure and the world’s most famous medieval manuscript. The Exhibition also features access to the Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries, that houses 200,000 of Trinity College’s oldest books.
Reviewed By ALep123 - North Bay, Canada
The old library was an unbelievable look into medieval history The displays provided a lot of facinating insight into the history of the books on display. The library itself is an awe inspiring sight.
6. Merrion Square
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4.5 based on 1,151 reviews
Reviewed By stephenbrg - Townsville, Australia
Loved the park and the memorials were a big bonus - especially those of Oscar Wilde (complete with two columns of his pithy quotes) and Bernardo O'Higgins (the hero of Chilean independence). it also seems that local artists use the park railings on Merriton Square West to display their work for sale (at least on Sundays). Some of it was very good.
7. Skerries Mills
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4.5 based on 235 reviews
Skerries Mills is a unique collection of two windmills and a watermill with associated mill pond, mill races, wetlands and is an ideal place to visit on a day tripOne of Dublins top tourist attractions.In association with Dublin Tourism, Heritage Island, Houses & Castles of Ireland, Fingal Tourism & Taste of Skerries.Step back in time with our guided tours and see the mill as they were in day gone by with many of the exhibits working. The Mill complex also houses the Watermill Cafe and the Craft Shop which stocks the leading brands in Crafts, Irish Giftware and Souveniers.
Reviewed By vincentgN2140OT
Excellent tour of the grounds (takes about one hour). Our guide was full of knowledge and explained the history in a great way. Would highly recommend.
8. Samuel Beckett Bridge
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4.5 based on 640 reviews
Samuel Beckett Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands area. The architect is Santiago Calatrava, a designer of a number of innovative bridges and buildings. This is the second bridge in the area designed by Calatrava, the first being the James Joyce Bridge, which is further upstream to the west. The main span of the Samuel Beckett Bridge is supported by 31 cable stays from a doubly back-stayed single forward arc tubular tapered spar, with decking provided for four traffic and two pedestrian lanes. It is also capable of opening through an angle of 90 degrees allowing ships to pass through. The shape of the spar and its cables evokes an image of a harp lying on its edge. Since opening in 2009 the bridge has quickly become one of Dublin's most photographed landmarks, and become a symbol for the new modern Dublin in the revitalised Docklands area.
Reviewed By SWH100 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
A little outside of the city, you can walk to the Samuel Beckett bridge - and it is well worth the walk. It’s an iconic national symbol and so well designed. It’s quite something to see it open for the ships to pass under. Lots to see and do around the area too. Would recommend going to see this.
9. Ireland's Eye Ferries
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Scenic boat trips to or around Ireland's Eye, a beautiful island close to the fishing village of Howth in North Dublin.
Reviewed By kerry_kennedy12 - Mornington, Ireland
We had a fabulous day out yesterday @ Ireland’s eye It’s been on the “to do list” for quite sometime, We all had an amazing time, Harry was really helpful and the banter was great on the boat trip over to the island On the island the views & scenery where spectacular, the beaches are unspoiled We’d highly recommended this tour, A great trip for all the family
10. Poolbeg Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By JamesGrandfield - Dublin, Ireland
I've been here many times, but this time it was just beautiful. A perfect sunrise and calm waters with gorgeous reflections. The walk itself is great, breathing in the fresh sea air and the lighthouse itself is lovely. It's well maintained and nice paintings on the wall. Lots of wildlife around too, such as Cormorants, herons, gulls and seals.
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