tourist attractions dublin

Temple Bar is Dublin's Cultural Quarter. First Developed in the 19th century with narrow cobbled streets running close to the banks of the river Liffey, the area is full of character and charm. The streets are pedestrianised and to really appreciate all that Temple Bar has to offer, take time to stroll around. Ideally situated in the heart of the city centre the area is a hive of activity where artists, designers and young entrepreneurs with creative ideas have set up small art galleries,...

Henry Street is one of the main shopping streets in Dublin. It can be found just off O'Connell Street -Dublin's main street. Noteable shopping centres located here include the Jervis Shopping Centre and the Ilac Shopping Centre. Arnotts, Debenhams, Dunnes and Pennys are also located here included lots of other high street fashion stores.

Moore Street can be found just off Grafton Street and it's well worth a stroll down this street. It's one of the oldest food markets in Dublin. <...

James Butler, Duke of Ormonde, founded the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham having first obtained a charter from charles II in 1680.

The Duke's plans for a hospice for pensioner soldiers was based on the institution of 'Les Invalides' in Paris. The Royal Hospital is now the oldest surviving fully classical building in Ireland. It is also the largest 17th century building.

Ranged around the quadrangle, the building includes the Master's Quarters for the governor of the hospita...

The National Museum of Ireland is split up into 4 parts, 3 of which are in Dublin. The museum on Kildare Street is the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and History. Opened in 1890, the museum contains artefacts dating from 7000 BC all the way up to the modern day. The museum is easily found on Kildare Street, which is located near to Grafton Street and Saint Stephens Green....

Merrion Square is undoubtedly one of the finest Georgian squares in the city. Famous residents of the imposing Georgian townhouses that line the square include the parents of Oscar Wilde, who lived at Number 1, WB Yeats, Daniel O'Connell and the couturier Sybil Connolly who still lives at number 71 and whose garden is open to the public.
For an insight into life in Georgian Dublin, visit number 29 Fitzwilliam Street, a short walk from Merrion Square. This recreated Georgian family home...

The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel prize-winners and for many other writers of international renown. In 1991 the Dublin Writers Museum was opened to house a history and celebration of literary Dublin....

The IFSC (Irish Financial Services Centre) is located on North Wall Quay in Dublin city centre. It is the financial quarter of Dublin city and home to some of the world's premier financial institutions.
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Dedicated to St. Michan, a Dublin saint, in 1095, it formed part of the parish of the same name which was the only city parish north of the river for 600 years. In its present form, it is a rectangular church with a gallery and with a tower at the west end, all dating probably to 1683-6.

In the entrance hall are the remains of an organ incorrectly said to have been played by Handel when he was composing his oratorio Messiah in 1742. An 18th century organ adorns the west wall; it is...