Dublin is an invigorating, culturally rich, and happy city that wears its historical heart on its sleeve. The city’s nooks and crannies are best explored by foot and offer a vast array of different experiences. Also a UNESCO city boasting in literary and creative genius, Dublin is home to lots of artistry and exceptional food. If you’re ever in town, make sure to check out the following famous destinations.
Guinness Storehouse: From its origins in 1759 as a fermentation house, the Guinness Storehouse has risen to become one of the city’s most famous destinations. Today it hosts an interesting exhibition on everything from the retro advertising of days former to the craft and brewing that goes into this legendary drink. The tour is topped off with a pint of the magic ”black stuff” in the 360-degree Gravity Bar, where you can raise a toast to Arthur Guinness’s wonderful creation.
The National Gallery: Housing classic works by Monet, Picasso, and renowned Irish artist Jack B Yeats, the National Gallery of Ireland is free to enter and worth taking time to browse. With a prevailing sense serenity, the soaring ceilings and streams of light are artworks in and of themselves and greatly enhance the art gallery’s viewing experience. When you need a break from all of the art, stop in the lovely Gallery Tea Room and enjoy a pot of warm tea and some scones.
St Stephen’s Green: Step through Fusilier’s Arch and into the now leafy city park of St Stephen’s Green. On sunny days, the park is best enjoyed with people-watching and a picnic. If the weather verges on the cooler side, bring a warm drink and then say hello to some local luminaries who have memorials around this area, including James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and WB Yeats.
Dublin Castle: From Viking fortress, to the seat of British rule in Ireland, the castle is now a place of administrative and stately significance to the Irish. Tour the State Apartments, Medieval Undercroft and Chapel Royal before relaxing in the tranquil Dubh Linn Gardens, on the site of the “black pool” that gave Dublin its iconic name. Overlooking the gardens, you’ll find the Chester Beatty Library – described by Lonely Planet as one of the best museums in Europe boasting a treasure-trove of artifacts from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe from the days of exploration.
Trinity College Dublin: Set yourself up for the day with brunch at the Kilkenny Café, before heading across the road to the bastion of learning: Trinity College. Stand in Front Square and listen as the campanile rings out around the campus, then head to the Long Room Library, which houses over 200,000 of Trinity’s oldest manuscripts, including the majestic Book of Kells – an illuminated gospel from the 9th century. Finish up with a visit the Science Gallery, with its rotating avant-garde exhibitions that explore more than just science.
These are just tiny samplings of all the Dublin has to offer. Connect with us today to start planning your epic and enriching visit to Dublin.
