FREE ENTRY to over 30 of Dublin's top visitor attractions - there are more than 30 attractions available on your Dublin Pass all listed below. Many of the attractions are within easy walking distance of eachother making getting around easy.
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Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Kilmainham Gaol built in 1792 served as the county of Dublin prison until its closure in 1924. During the 140 years that it was in operation it held many of the campaigners for Irish independence. Many of the leaders of the 1798, 1803, 1848, 1867 and 1916 risings were imprisoned here and some were executed here.
Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
The Irish Museum of the Year 2000 and European Museum of the Year 2002. Those two titles make alone make a visit to the Chester Beatty Library a must-see for the visitor - especially those interested in world cultures and religions. This National Treasure is conveniently situated in the centre of the city at Dublin Castle.
Dublin Zoo first opened its gates in 1830 making it the third oldest Zoo in the world. Spanning over 30 acres the zoo provides a naturally landscaped habitat for more than 235 species of wild animals and tropical birds.
St James Gate, Dublin 8. The Guinness storehouse was originally built in 1904 to house the Guinness fermentation process. Complete your tour with a pint of the black stuff in the gravity bar with great views of Dublin city.
Malahide Castle,Malahide, Dublin. Tara's Palace is a magnificent Dolls House on view in Malahide castle. It is built to one-twelfth scale and consists of 25 state and private rooms featuring mini paintings from Irish artists and furniture masterpieces . Ron and Doreen McDonnell commenced work on the mini mansion in 1980 and work is still ongoing today
St Patricks Close, Dublin 8 On his return to Ireland Saint Patrick travelled round the country converting and pagans to Christians. At a well where the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral now stands he baptised the locals to Christianity. A wooden church was built on the spot in remembrance of the saints visit in the middle of the 5th century. In 1191, Saint Patricks was raised to the status of a cathedral and was rebuilt in stone between 1200 and 1270. Between 1860 and 1900 the church, in serious disrepair, was fully restored to the original design.
ChristChurch place, Dublin 8
Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, is considered by many to tbe Dublin's finest historic building and certainly its best known landmark. Officially known as The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity it is commonly called simply ChristChurch. King Sitric built a wooden church on this site in 1038 which Strongbow rebuilt it in stone in 1171.
18 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Throughout the twentieth century Irish writers have been pre-eminent in producing work that has touched the lives of many the world over. Dublin in particular has a long history of writers and literature of world renown.
For visitors to Dublin who want to learn more or just enjoy this literary heritage a visit to the Dublin Writers Museum is a must.
James Joyce was born in Rathgar, Dublin in 1882 and graduated from University College, Dublin in 1902. By then he had already shown signs of what was to come, having had an essay on Ibsen published – a feat which brought him to the attention of W.B. Yeats.
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James Joyce Museum
The James Joyce museum is located in the James Joyce Tower, Sandycove. It was one of a series of Martello towers built by the British at a time when they feared an invasion by Napoleon. Sandycove which is a small coastal town situated about eight miles south of Dublin and just beyond Dun Laoghaire.
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Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle stands on a 250 acres of park land in the seaside town of Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin city. This medieval castle, which also served as a home, was built by Robert Talbot in 1185. The Talbot family lived there until 1975 when the last of the Talbot family died. In 1975 the castle was sold to the Irish State by Rose, the sister of the last Baron Talbot, who died in 1973
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National Botanic Gardens
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square West, Dublin 2
The National Gallery Of Ireland was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and opened to the public in 1864. It houses some 13,000 works of art, comprising the most important and representative collection of Irish and European master paintings. Among the Irish artists represented are James Barry, Nathaniel Hone, William Orpen, Roderic O'Conor, and Louis le Brocquy, while the European collection is represented by Fra Angelico, Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Poussin, Vermeer, Goya, Murillo, and Gainsborough.
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National Wax Museum
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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Saint Audoens Church
St. Audoens Church is Church of Ireland and although it is a National Monument it is still active as a parish church. It is, in fact, the only medieval parish church in Dublin.
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The Bram Stoker Dracula Experience
Bram Stoker was born in Clontarf, Dublin on November the 8th 1847. He graduated with honours from Trinity in 1780 and began work as a civil servant. Just a few years later he became drama critic of the Dublin Evening Mail and this led to his being made manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London in 1878.
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The Casino, Marino
Just two or three miles outside Dublins city centre off the Malahide Road in Marino is the charming structure called, The Casino. It was under construction for about 20 years before completion in the mid 1770s. Despite its being built as a pleasure house for James Caulfield the 1st Earl of Charlemont it is considered one of the finest 18th century neoclassical structures in Europe
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The Fry Model Railway
Malahide stands on a 250 acres of park land in the seaside town of Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin city. In the grounds of the castle is The Fry Model Railway is a unique collection of working model trains. These trains trace the history of the development of trains and also includes models of railway stations.
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The Old Jameson Distillery
The Shaw Birthplace
George Bernard Shaw was born in 33 Synge Street, Dublin 8 on July 26 1856. Shaw lived with his family at this address until he moved to London in 1876. The house has recently been converted into a Shaw Museum with a plaque bearing his name and the comment "Author of many Plays".
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