Tourist Attractions in Dublin

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Dublin

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About Dublin

Independent, rebellious and freedom-loving Dublin often welcomes visitors with drizzling rain, winds and gloomy skies. But this does not lose the appeal of this city, where the traditions of the ancient Celts and Gaels are still alive, where the brawling spirit of the Irish Republican Army still walks the streets and the dashing battle cry “Erin Go Bragh” is not forgotten.

Dublin was once an eternal thorn in the envious eye of the British Empire. Over the centuries, the city fought for independence and gave the prim English lords a lot of trouble. Now Dublin is a picturesque European capital, a symbol of free Ireland and a place of attraction for tourists from all over the world. Here they celebrate St Patrick’s Day, proudly show foreigners the Beer Museum and continue to hope to take away the rest of the country from the greedy English.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

 4.5/5

3777 reviews

An ancient Dublin college, founded by Elizabeth I in 1592 and still successfully holding the brand of one of the best universities in Europe. It is ranked alongside Oxford and Cambridge. Trinity College has an invaluable library collection of 4 million volumes. Among its famous graduates are writer O. Wilde, philosopher J. Berkeley and mathematician W. Hamilton. The institution is open to tourists.

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The Book of Kells Experience

 4.4/5

12565 reviews

A unique manuscript from the 9th century, a priceless work of art from the Early Middle Ages. The book is richly decorated with miniatures, patterns and Celtic ornamentation. The priceless manuscript has been in the library of Trinity College since the 17th century. The book survived the devastating Norman and Viking invasion of the British Isles and was carefully preserved throughout the Middle Ages at Kell Abbey.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM

Dublin Castle

 4.3/5

30313 reviews

It was built in the XIII century, and for almost 700 years until 1922 it was the seat of the English viceroys. Most of the castle complex was built in the 18th century, but it still retains the main features characteristic of Norman architecture – thick walls, powerful crenellated towers and lancet window openings. The castle is currently open to the public, and is sometimes used to organise official receptions.

Open time

Monday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Thursday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Friday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Saturday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Sunday: 9:45 AM – 5:15 PM

Grafton Street

 0/5

A pedestrianised street in the heart of the Irish capital. Grafton Street is the centre of the city’s tourist life, with many shops, drinking establishments and a constant stream of street musicians and actors. The street is home to many historic mansions, including the home of the head of Trinity College. Grafton Street is one of the top five most expensive streets in the world for renting and buying property.

Temple Bar

 0/5

An iconic urban neighbourhood known for its large number of bars and restaurants. The local streets come alive after 6pm as many people flock here for a drink or two after a hard day’s work. The oldest Irish pub in the neighbourhood is The Brazen Head, which opened in 1198. In some establishments you can taste more than 600 kinds of beer brought from all over the world.

St Patrick's Cathedral

 4.5/5

20221 reviews

The first mention of the church dates back to the twelfth century, when it acquired the status of a cathedral, but there is no authentic evidence of when the building was built. In the 16th century, St Patrick’s Cathedral was taken over by the Anglican Church of Ireland, despite the discontent of Catholic parishioners. One of the deans of the temple ball J. Swift – a famous Irish writer. In the XVIII-XIX centuries the ceremony of initiation into the Knights of the Order of St Patrick was held here.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Church Of Christ Dublin

 0/5

Dublin’s main cathedral, built at the very beginning of the eleventh century. The original façade of the church has survived to this day, but the interior underwent significant changes during the restoration in the XIX century. This is why the interior décor has many Victorian details. The church is jointly owned by the Catholic and Anglican Churches. Inside there is a relic of the patron saint of Dublin, Archbishop Lawrence O’Toole.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Guinness Storehouse

 4.4/5

18136 reviews

The museum is one of the most popular and visited tourist attractions in Dublin. The Guinness Brewery began operations in the mid-18th century and has since produced an untold number of litres of the drink. The Guinness brand has become recognised and revered throughout the country over time. The museum is located in the former fermentation shop, which was shut down in 1988. To prevent the building from sitting idle, it was decided to open an exhibition dedicated to the history of local beer.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland

 4.2/5

2717 reviews

The fairy tale creatures leprechauns are a symbol of Ireland. Many times they have become heroes of fairy tales, myths and folk legends. The most important passion of a leprechaun is his pot of gold, with which he does not part for a second. As a tribute to these distinctive characters, as well as for the development of traditional folklore, a museum dedicated to the world of Irish fairy tales was opened in Dublin in 2003.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

 4.5/5

5571 reviews

The museum was founded in the 19th century. Its exposition tells about the ancient and rich history of Ireland. In the exhibition halls you can see weapons, ceramics, folk costumes, furniture, jewellery and other items belonging to different eras. There are also many exhibits from the Celtic period – religious jewellery, crosses, various forged items with recognisable Celtic “ligature”.

Open time

Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

National Gallery of Ireland

 4.6/5

14045 reviews

An art gallery exhibiting works by Irish masters as well as artists from Italy, Holland and other European countries. The museum appeared in the middle of the XIX century. At first it was a modest collection of 125 canvases. By the end of the century the exposition grew due to donations and purchases of works of art by the gallery itself. A new building for the museum was constructed in the 1960s of the XX century.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:15 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Irish Museum of Modern Art

 4.3/5

4025 reviews

The collection is housed in a former 17th century hospital building. A few years after the restoration of the emergency building, it was decided to transfer the premises to the Museum of Modern Art. The gallery is relatively young – the collection began to be exhibited in 1991. In a few years the museum has gained respect and has been recognised as one of the leading museums in the British Isles.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:30 PM

Abbey Theatre

 4.7/5

1704 reviews

Ireland’s first national stage, which opened in 1904. The theatre company took a very active part in the struggle for the country’s independence in the 20s. The historic building burned down in 1951, and a new one was built only in 1966. All this time the actors were forced to wander to other venues. Since its foundation, the theatre has been a fierce supporter of the national arts.

Open time

Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Chester Beatty

 4.7/5

2581 reviews

A library and museum in one place that houses unique manuscripts from Antiquity and the Middle Ages. There are copies that were found in Egypt, Asia and European territory. Some exhibits are over 2,000 years old. The museum was founded in 1950 by a private person – an American businessman and industrialist A.C. Beatty. Beatty. Since 2002 the collection has been housed on the territory of Dublin Castle.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:45 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:30 PM

Kilmainham Gaol

 4.6/5

1814 reviews

A former prison that operated from the 18th to the 20th centuries, now converted into a museum. The prison was mainly used by the fighters for Irish independence. Until 1820, death sentences were carried out on the territory of the prison. Kilmainham was a mixed prison – women, men and even children were held here, as the punishment was severe even for minor offences. It was the prison where the leaders of five Irish rebellions were imprisoned, and was closed in 1924 by the newly independent government.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

An Post, General Post Office

 4.2/5

551 reviews

The historic head office of the Irish Post Office, located on O’Connell Street. In 1916, during the last (Easter) rebellion, it was the headquarters of the revolutionaries. After part of Ireland achieved independence, a museum was opened in the post office building, where the original copy of the Declaration of Independence was placed. Today, the building is seen as a symbol of Irish nationalism.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

The Spire

 0/5

A needle-shaped monument located on O’Connell Street, erected on the site of the blown-up monument to British Admiral Nelson. The statue was destroyed in 1966 by members of the IRA terrorist organisation. The Dublin Needle was erected in 2003. It reaches a height of 121.2 metres, with a base diameter of 3 metres. The structure gradually narrows and ends with a spire.

Croke Park

 4.7/5

17669 reviews

A sports arena erected in 1884 for the “Gaelic Games” – curling and Gaelic football competitions, but after a major refurbishment in 2004 it came to serve as Dublin’s main stadium. Croke Park has a capacity of 82,000-83,000 spectators. For a long time the Gaelic Athletic Association, which owns the arena, banned its use for non-Irish games, but the rules were relaxed in 2005.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Samuel Beckett Bridge

 0/5

A 2009 cable-stayed bridge connecting the banks of the River Liffey. The structure is 128 metres long and 48 metres wide. Interestingly, the parts of the bridge were assembled in Holland and transported to Ireland. The structure quickly became a popular attraction due to its elegance and similarity of appearance to the shape of a harp. The bridge is open to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and work is also underway to lay tram tracks.

Glasnevin Cemetery

 4.6/5

1438 reviews

The necropolis is located in the north of Dublin. It is famous for being the first Catholic cemetery to be allowed to separate from the Protestant cemetery. It now has the status of a museum, and burials are no longer held there. Glasnevin Cemetery is home to many past political figures, independence fighters, soldiers killed during the First World War and ordinary people.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

National Botanic Gardens

 4.8/5

15296 reviews

The history of the park goes back more than 200 years, the total area of plantings is small – only 25 hectares. The garden is famous, first of all, for its plant diversity, more than 20 thousand representatives of flora grow on its territory. Since Ireland is not characterised by a particularly warm climate, many tropical species are located on the territory of indoor greenhouses. The garden also has an agricultural corner where pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes and cabbage are grown.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Saint Stephen's Green

 0/5

A large urban park located in central Dublin. Since the XVII century this place was adapted for walks of the city aristocracy, but in 1880 the park was opened for public visitation with the participation of A. Guinness – co-owner of the famous brewery. Guinness, co-owner of the famous brewery. Queen Victoria once suggested that the citizens name the park in honour of her late husband Prince Albert, but Dubliners angrily rejected the idea.

Phoenix Park

 4.7/5

36608 reviews

Phoenix Park is one of the largest green spaces located within the city limits. In 1662 it was organised as hunting grounds for the Duke of Ormonde, the ruler of Ireland. Even earlier the land was owned by Kilmenham Abbey, but under Henry XVIII it was confiscated in favour of the Crown. In 1745 the park was opened to the public with the assistance of the Earl of Chesterfield.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Dublin Zoo

 4.6/5

25161 reviews

The city menagerie is located on the territory of Phoenix Park. In addition to the standard inhabitants, rare breeds of domestic animals and representatives of endangered species live here in a special area. Dublin Zoo was established in 1830 and for the second century in a row it has been a popular place for excursions, recreation, communicating with nature and meeting amazing animals.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

St Patrick's Festival Box Office

 3.3/5

6 reviews

A bright, cheerful and colourful bank holidays that has been celebrated every year on 17 March since the beginning of the 17th century. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland – St Patrick, who lived in the IV-V centuries. On this day the Irish wear green clothes, paint themselves in the colours of the national flag, hold processions and parades. In the evening everything ends with a merry drinking party. The official symbol of St Patrick’s Day is the shamrock.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM