Welcome to Dublin, Ireland
Attractions in Dublin
Dublin is a treasure trove of historic castles, homes, churches, statues, and other symbols of its cultural heritage. Traditional Irish music is popular and can be heard in the many pubs that dot the city. Favorite spots are O’Donoghue’s Bar, the Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub, and The Temple Bar, a popular tourist spot. Centuries old castles include Ardgillen Castle, Ayesha Castle, Dublin Castle, and Drimnagh Castle. Dublin’s museums popular with visitors are the Dublin Writers Museum, the Fry Model Railroad Museum, the Kilmainham Jail Museum, the National Wax Museum, and the Natural History Museum. Lovely gardens abound in Dublin and favorites are Fairfield Lodge Garden, Fernhill Gardens, Iveagh Gardens, the Kilbogget Garden, the National Botanic Gardens, and the Ranelagh Garden. Inspiring churches such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Michan’s Church, and Christ Church Cathedral adorn the city. A variety of other attractions that delight visitors are the Guinness Brewery, the Irish Film Center, Irish Whiskey Corner, the Jonathan Swift Center, the National Maritime Museum, the National Print Museum, and the Waterways Visitor Center. Dublin is now dotted with clubs, pubs, bars, and restaurants for evening entertainment. Dublin is located on the Irish Sea and the coast offers spectacular natural beauty.
