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What To See in Dublin

Dublin is the perfect capital to discover by foot, enjoying its young and carefree atmosphere. It's also home to numerous landmarks, churches and museums that can't be missed. Discover the main places to see in Dublin and what to do in the city.

If it's your first time visiting Dublin and you only have a few days to explore the city, we recommend checking out this guided tour of the city.

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O'Connell Street

O'Connell Street

Situated in the heart of Dublin, O’Connell Street is the city’s main artery, packed with pubs, stores, hotels and restaurants.

Grafton Street

Grafton Street is one of the most important and crowded pedestrian walkways in Dublin. It used to be home to the world-renowned Molly Malone statue.

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral is also called the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and is currently the oldest Anglican church in Dublin.

Temple Bar is one of Dublin’s oldest and most charismatic areas. It's packed with pubs, restaurants and offers locals and tourists a great night out.

National Archaeology Museum

National Archaeology Museum

The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, founded in 1890, features centuries-old objects (the earliest dating from 7000 B.C.) displayed in 7 halls.

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s largest church and was founded near the well where the patron saint of Ireland baptized the converted around 450AD.

Trinity College

Trinity College

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest and internationally recognized university. Its historic campus is well worth visiting.

St Stephen's Green

St Stephen's Green

St Stephen’s Green is one of Ireland’s oldest public parks. Formed in 1664 in the city’s outskirts, it's now part of the city centre.

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

Discover one of Dublin’s most-popular attractions, the Guinness Storehouse, an old fermentation plant for Guinness Brewery.

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol

Established in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol is an old prison in Dublin. It has housed many nationalist prisoners that fought for Ireland’s independence.

Museums and galleries

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National Archaeology Museum

National Archaeology Museum

The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, founded in 1890, features centuries-old objects (the earliest dating from 7000 B.C.) displayed in 7 halls.

National Gallery

National Gallery

The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin houses a well-regarded art collection from between the Middle Ages and the 12th century.

Decorative Arts & History Museum

Decorative Arts & History Museum

National Museum of Ireland — Decorative Arts & History is situated in Collins Barracks, an imposing neo-classical building constructed in 1702.

Hugh Lane Gallery

Hugh Lane Gallery

The Hugh Lane Gallery was established in 1908. It's the oldest art gallery in Ireland with works of art by Irish and international artists.

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Irish Museum of Modern Art

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art by both Irish and international artists.

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

The National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, also known as the Dead Zoo, houses a large collection of animals from abroad and from Ireland.

National Wax Museum

National Wax Museum

The National Wax Museum in Dublin has 4 stories packed with waxworks representing all types of celebrities and several interactive attractions.

National Leprechaun Museum

National Leprechaun Museum

The National Leprechaun Museum is in the heart of Dublin. Opened in 2010, it unveils Irish culture and folklore to its visitors.

Chester Beatty Library

Chester Beatty Library

The Chester Beatty Library is a popular museum that reflects the world’s most relevant religions and cultures: East Asian, Western and Islamic.

Monuments and tourist attractions

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O'Connell Street

O'Connell Street

Situated in the heart of Dublin, O’Connell Street is the city’s main artery, packed with pubs, stores, hotels and restaurants.

Grafton Street

Grafton Street is one of the most important and crowded pedestrian walkways in Dublin. It used to be home to the world-renowned Molly Malone statue.

Temple Bar is one of Dublin’s oldest and most charismatic areas. It's packed with pubs, restaurants and offers locals and tourists a great night out.

Trinity College

Trinity College

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest and internationally recognized university. Its historic campus is well worth visiting.

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

Discover one of Dublin’s most-popular attractions, the Guinness Storehouse, an old fermentation plant for Guinness Brewery.

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol

Established in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol is an old prison in Dublin. It has housed many nationalist prisoners that fought for Ireland’s independence.

Jameson Distillery

Jameson Distillery

Today an Irish whiskey museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St was where the company distilled its whiskey for nearly 200 years, until 1971.

Dublin Castle

Severely damaged by a fire in 1684, Dublin Castle, an Irish government complex, was rebuilt completely and currently doesn’t look like a traditional castle

Dublin’s City Hall is a marvelous example of Georgian architecture. Designed by Thomas Cooley, it was built between 1769 and 1779.

Custom House

The impressive neoclassical Custom House was designed during the 18th century as the headquarters of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.

Dublinia is an interactive museum that invites visitors to go back in time to Ireland’s capital when it was a Viking settlement and in the Middle Ages.

Number Twenty Nine

Number Twenty Nine

Number Twenty-Nine is a Georgian house museum built in 1794. By exploring this museum, you’ll discover how the bourgeoisie lived between 1790-1820.

Casino Marino

The Casino at Marino is an 18th-century neo-classical pleasure house designed by Sir William Chambers for the first Earl of Charlemont.

Churches

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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral is also called the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and is currently the oldest Anglican church in Dublin.

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s largest church and was founded near the well where the patron saint of Ireland baptized the converted around 450AD.

St. Michan's Church

St. Michan's Church

St. Michan’s Church was for many centuries the only church in Dublin on the north side of River Liffey. It's famous for its somber crypt.

St. Audoen's Church

St. Audoen's Church

St. Audoen’s Church was erected between 1181 and 1212 and is one of Ireland’s oldest medieval churches and the only parish of its time still standing.

St Mary's Pro Cathedral

St Mary's Pro Cathedral

Affectionately nicknamed ‘Pro’, St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral was established between 1815 and 1825 on the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary.

St. Ann's Church

St. Ann's Church

Built at the beginning of the 18th century, St. Ann’s Church has become one of Dublin’s most popular parishes by virtue of its generosity.

St. Teresa's Church

St. Teresa's Church

Situated between Grafton Street and Clarendon Street, St. Teresa’s Church is a haven of peace amidst the bustle of Dublin’s city centre.

Parks and gardens

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Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park is an urban park less than 5km (3.1 miles) away from Dublin’s city centre and one of the largest parks inside any European capital city.

St Stephen's Green

St Stephen's Green

St Stephen’s Green is one of Ireland’s oldest public parks. Formed in 1664 in the city’s outskirts, it's now part of the city centre.

Merrion Square

Previously known as the Archbishop Ryan Park, Merrion Square is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Dublin.

Garden of Remembrance

Garden of Remembrance

The Garden of Remembrance is dedicated to all those that died in pursuit of Ireland’s independence. It was opened in 1966 to commemorate the Easter Rising.

National Botanic Gardens

National Botanic Gardens

Situated in Dublin and inaugurated in 1795, the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland is an oasis of serenity with over 17,000 species.

Dublin Nightlife

Nightlife

Although the nightlife in Dublin isn’t world-famous, Dublin is one of the European capitals with the best nightlife. Find out where to go.

2-Day Dublin Itinerary

2-day itinerary

Dublin is an ideal destination to visit during a weekend. We have come up with a 48-hour itinerary to make the most of your time in Dublin.