Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is an increasingly popular destination for travelers. Famous for its Guinness and its many distilleries, Dublin has many other surprises in store for you. Between the historic city, the coastal city and the cultural city, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy during your stay in Dublin.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of 8 must-see places in Dublin.
Arthur Guinness at the Guinness Storehouse – © Anton Ivanov Photo
Let’s start with the city’s most visited museum: the Guinness Storehouse. This museum is entirely dedicated to Dublin’s famous beer, Guinness. A visit to this site will take you through the history of this legendary beer, its manufacturing secrets and the advertising campaigns that marked a whole generation.
The tour ends in a most pleasant way: at the Gravity Bar. This bar offers a panoramic view of the city and lets you enjoy your free drink, whether it’s a beer or a soft drink for the more sensible. This museum is amust-see in Dublin.
The Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin – © Anton_Ivanov
Among Dublin’s most popular sights are some fine whiskey distilleries. The Teeling distillery opens the doors of its workshop. The Jameson Museum offers a fascinating interactive tour of the history and manufacture of whiskey in Ireland.
If you love whiskey, these two visits are a must.
Trinity College Dublin – © Robert Wilson
Trinity College is a university located in the center of Dublin. What makes it special, and what attracts thousands of visitors every year, is not only its library but also the presence of the Book of Kells. The latter dates back to medieval times and is in an almost perfect state of preservation. The other curiosity of this university is its library, the Long Room. Over 200,000 books are stored in this almost 65-meter-long, all-wood room.
Dublin Castle – informatique – cc
Let’s move on to Dublin Castle. It is ideally located in the heart of the city. The tour takes you through a richly decorated interior. The former royal apartments are now used as exhibition halls; the drawing rooms have been refurbished as they were in the past; and the hall that once hosted balls is now used for investitures of Irish presidents and official receptions.
The tour of the château continues outside, with its gardens.
St Patrick’s cathedral – © Jenifoto
Dublin is home to a number of churches and cathedrals. Among them, 2 are worth a visit: Christ Church Cathedral and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
Christ Church Cathedral is Dublin’s oldest cathedral. The interior is grandiose, but its special feature lies in the basement. Here you’ll find Ireland’s largest crypt. In a part of the cathedral on the opposite side of the road, you can visit the Dublinia museum, which traces the city’s history back to the Middle Ages and the arrival of the Vikings.
As for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, you can start your visit by enjoying its adjoining park. The interior of the cathedral is very different from Christ Church, but it’s worth comparing.
Dublin’s museums are so diverse and varied that it’s hard to choose. But here’s a very interesting museum that visitors really enjoy: the EPIC Museum. This museum presents the history of Irish immigration over the centuries, through well-designed interactive exhibits. Find out why there are so many Irish pubs around the world, why Irish culture can be found in every corner of the globe, and why Irish people fled their homeland.
The Jeanie Johnston – © Irina
Located just opposite the EPIC museum we’ve just presented, I also recommend a visit to this ship, a reconstruction of a period vessel. The history of this boat is very interesting, and also relates to Irish immigration to Canada at the time of the Great Famine.
Phoenix Park – Alain Rouiller – cc
To conclude this article, I’d like to introduce you to a pleasant place to take a stroll. Head for Phoenix Park, with its 700 hectares. A wide range of leisure activities can be enjoyed here, thanks to practical facilities: running, walking, cycling, team sports, etc. The park is also home to Dublin Zoo. A pleasant outing in the heart of nature, just outside the city.
There are many other places to visit both inside and outside Dublin. This is a city to visit, but also to experience. You’ll be charmed by all the different districts, each more pleasant than the last, as well as by the Liffey, which crosses the town before joining the sea. Dublin’s atmosphere is warm and friendly.
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