Ireland
- Sightseeing - Sightseeing in Dublin
Dublin
is one of Europe's most visited cities, and for good reason. The
city is a delightful combination of elegant Georgian buildings,
trendy cafés and bars, designer boutiques, excellent restaurants,
and, perhaps most importantly, the wonderfully warm and friendly
Irish people.
The Liffey River
divides Dublin into north and south. If you don't have a lot of
time to spend in Dublin go to the buzzing centre bounded by St.
Stephens Green, Grafton Street, Temple Bar and the Old City. Here
you will find most of the best restaurants, shops, and sights in
a compact area that you can easily explore on foot.
Highlights in
Dublin include Trinity College, Ireland's most venerable university
that houses the Book of Kells; the Dublin castle; Saint Patrick's
Cathedral; the National Gallery and the Guinness Storehouse.
When you need
to take a break from sightseeing head to the inviting and well patronised
Saint Stephens Green or to Temple Bar to sample the fare in one
of the top class restaurants.
Areas and Squares
Temple
Bar
The Temple Bar district is build on the ancient site of Viking
Dublin. It's the cultural quarter and the lively heart of the city.
This small area has a high concentration of bars, cafes and clubs
as well as many cultural centres and galleries.
Website: Temple
Bar
Grafton Street
Dublin's best shopping area, from St Stephen's Green to the Trinity
College.
Merrion Square
Developed by Fitzwilliam Estates, Merrion Square is a typical
example of Irish Georgian style.
Parnell
Square
Named after Charles Parnell, a 19th century advocate for Irish
independence, Parnell Square features the fine buildings of Rotunda
Hospital, Charlemont House and Findlaters Church.
Mountjoy Square
Set in the north of the town, this square hosts the Dublin Institute
of Technology and at one time was one of Dublin's most salubrious
neighbourhoods.
O'Connell Street
In the centre of Dublin, O'Connell Street is lined monuments
dedicated Irish leaders.
Historical Buildings and Monuments
Trinity College
Grafton
Street
College Green
Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 1 608 2320
Website:
Trinity College
Dublin
Founded in 1592, this is Ireland's oldest college. The library
contains the Book of Kells, a New Testament text dating back to
800 AD that makes it one of the oldest books in the world.
Dublin
Castle
Palace Street
Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 1 677 7129
Website: Dublin
Castle
Situated on the highest ground of the city, the castle is
the historical heart of Dublin. The original fortification was a
Gaelic ring fort, but in the 930s, it became a Danish Viking Fortress.
The present building was erected in 13th century by King John of
England.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
21-50 Patrick's Close
Off Clanbrassil Street
Dublin 8
Tel: + 353 1 475 4817
Website: St
Patrick's Cathedral
The cathedral hosts the remains of the writer Jonathan Swift.
General Post Office
O'Connell Street
Dublin 1
Tel: + 353 1 705 7000
Website: Anpost
This building was used as a fort during the Irish of Independence
war against the English troops.
Casino Marino
Marino
Dublin 3
Tel: + 353 1 833 1618
Designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for
James Caulfeild, it is one of the finest 18th century neo-classical
buildings in Europe
Aras an Uachtarain (The Irish White House)
Phoenix Park
Dublin
Tel: + 353 1 670 9155
Meeting Place Sculpture
Liffey Street
Dublin 1
Tel: + 353 1 605 7700
Molly Malone Statue
Grafton Street
Dublin 2
The Famine Sculpture
Custom
House Quay
Dublin 1
Tel: + 353 1 605 7700
Memorial sculpture for the Irish famine, the biggest catastrophy
of the nineteenth century for Ireland. During the famine, 1.5 million
Irish men, women, and children emigrated and 1 million died.
City Hall
Dame Street
Cork Hill
Dublin
Tel: + 353 1 672 2204
Fax: + 353 1 672 2620
King's Inns
Henrietta Street
Constitution Hill
Tel: + 353 1 874 4840
Fax: + 353 1 872 6048
Website: Kings
Inns
Guinness Storehouse
St. James Gate
James Street
The Liberties
Dublin 8
Tel: + 353 1 408 4800
Fax: + 353 1 408 4965
Website: Guinness.com
James Joyce Cultural Centre
35 North Great George's Street
Tel: + 353 1 878 8547
Fax: + 353 1 878 8488
Website: James
Joyce
Anna Livia Millennium Fountain
35 North Great George's Street
O'Connell Street
Tel:+ 353 1 605 7700
This statue depicts one of James Joyce's fictional characters
Drimnagh Castle
Long Mile Road
Drimnagh
Tel: + 353 1 450 2530
Parks
and Gardens
Garden
of Remembrance
Parnell Square
Dublin 1
Tel:+ 353 1 605 7700
This garden celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Irish uprising
against the English.
St. Stephen's Green
Tel: 353-1-605-7700
Mentioned in James Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses.
Iveagh Gardens
Clonmell Street
(Off Harcourt Street)
Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 1 605 7700
A Victorian town garden with fountain and maze.
National Botanic Gardens
Finglas Road
Glasnevin
Tel: + 353 1 837 7596
Founded by the Royal Dublin Society in 1795
St. Anne's Park
Fairview
Dublin 3
Guided
Tours
Traditional
Irish Music Pub Crawl
57-58 Fleet Street
Temple Bar
Dublin
Tel: +353 1 478 0193
Dublin Bike Tours
Tel: + 353 1 679 0899
Fax: + 353 1 679 6504
Jameson Literary Pub Crawl
37 Exchequer Street
Dublin
Website:
Dublin Pub
Crawl
Outside
Dublin
Places
of Interest
Clontarf, Howth
Howth is a village and fishing port nine miles from Dublin City.
Dracula's father, Bram Stoker was born in Clontarf.
Newgrange
- The Boyne Valley
The Boyne Valley is the most important archeological site of
Ireland, 60km from Dublin. The most ancient site is Newgrange which
hosts 4000 year old megalithic graves. The most important city of
the Boyne Valley is Drogheda founded in 1194 AD by the Norman King
John.
Glendalough
Monastic settlement founded in the 6th century found 30 km from
Dublin.
Kilkenny City
A medieval city that grew from a monastic Norman settlement, rich
in historical heritage and landmarks, such as the St.Canice Cathedral
and the Kilkenny Castle. Kilkenny is also famous for its wonderful
beer.
Dun
Laoghaire
Set in the county south of Dublin, this small town is 1500 years
old.
Finegal
This area stretches from the River Liffey to Balbriggan covering
a magnificent coastline. Not to miss: Malahide Castle and Talbot
Botanic Gardens and Skerries.
Liffey Valley and Dublin Mountains
Situated south of Dublin this area is rich in history and natural
attractions.
Tours
Aran
Tours Ltd/Wild Tours
14 Lower Albert Road
Sandycove
County
Dublin
Tel:
+353 1 280 1899
Email: info@arantours.ie
Dublin
Bay Sea Thrill
Carlisle Terminal Building
East Pier
Dun Laoghaire
County Dublin
Tel: + 353 1 260 0949
Fax: + 353 1 230 1232
Email: info@seathrill.ie
Pat
Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin
Liffey Voyage
Liffey Boardwalk
Bachelor's Walk
Dublin
Tel: + 353 (0)87 905 2480
Fax: +353 1 832 9406
email: info@walkingtours.ie
Website: Pat
Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin
Useful links
Architectural Dublin
