Top 5 attractions in Dublin
Published on July 7th, 2009.
Ireland’s Vibrant Capital
Dublin is a young and vibrant city, where history, architecture, beautiful museums and great nightlife will keep everyone busy. Don’t miss these top 5 attractions in Dublin. Plus if the word “nightlife” caught your attention, then the internationally best-known area is the Temple Bar area just south of the River Liffey.
Christ Church Cathedral
The cathedral was founded in 1030 making Christ Church cathedral Dublin’s oldest and most recognized landmark. Treasures of the church include a unique range of manuscripts, historic artifacts and spectacular examples of gold and silverware. Christ Church reflects almost 1000 years of history, architecture and worship in Ireland!
Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle is set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide. You’ll find an interesting mix of architectural styles, furnished with beautiful period furniture together with an extensive collection of Irish portrait paintings, mainly from the National Gallery. The surrounding parklands complete the picture of this beautiful structure, while featuring the Fry Model Railway which is one of the world’s largest miniature railways.
Dublin Writers Museum
The Dublin Writers Museum is a celebration of literary in Dublin, famous for four Nobel Prize winners and many other renowned writers. Swift and Sheridan, Shaw and Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett are among those presented in a magnificent 18th century mansion through their books, letters, portraits and personal items. The collection features the lives and works of Dublin’s literary celebrities over the past three hundred years!
Dublin Zoo
If you’re a family looking for the No.1 attraction in Dublin, this is it! Dublin Zoo has the African Plains, home to giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs, lions and chimpanzees. Also discover World of Cats, World of Primates, Fringes of the Arctic and City Farm. Feast your eyes on wild and exotic animals from around the world such as white rhinoceros, snow leopard, jaguar, bongo, exotic birds, and more!
Guinness Storehouse
At the Guinness Storehouse you’ll discover the story that began 250 years ago and ends with today’s world famous beer. Explore the building that was constructed in the style of the Chicago school of architecture, with massive steel beams providing the support for the structure of the building. Plus the core of the building is designed after a giant pint glass, where the top of the glass is where the Gravity sky bar can be found. Here you can relax and enjoy panoramic views across Dublin City.
Dublin Pass
The Dublin Pass allows for free entrance to over 30 of Dublin’s most popular attractions. Also, take advantage of free travel on the Aircoach between the airport and the city centre as well as other special offers and discounts. Choose from 2, 3 or 6 days.
**The above attractions have free entry with the Dublin Pass. www.britrail.com/attractions
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