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Dublin Castle
Once the bastion of British rule, the Irish celebrated the final departure of the British army in
1922, and the Republic of Ireland has held sway since over one of the oldest buildings in the city.
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Opening
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Guided Tours of the State Apartments, Undercroft and Chapel Royal: Monday-Friday, 10am -
4.45pm. Saturday, Sunday Public Holidays, 2pm. - 4.45pm. Closed: Good Friday, 25th-26th December, 1st January
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Pricing:
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Adults: EUR4.50; Students/Senior Citizens:EUR3.50,
Children under 12: EUR2
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Contact:
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Tel: 00353 1 677 7129,Fax: 00353 1 679 7831 or tours@dublincastle.ie |
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On occasions the State Apartments only may be closed for State purposes.
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Getting
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Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland. Bus nos. 77, 77A, 56A and 49 from Eden Quay and no. 123 from O'Connell Street stop at Palace Street Gate.
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Temple Bar
Fittingly known as the Cultural District of Dublin, this area brims over with some of the city's
most vibrant entertainment options, with everything from experimental theatres to book cafes packed in barely 28 acres of highly eclectic space.
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Grafton Street
This is the main shopping street of the city. Landmarks include Weirs, a leading jeweller and
the Brown Thomas Departmental Store. Nearby shopping is available at the Castlemarket area,
which is filled with trendy cafes and fashionable clothing shops.
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The Post Office
Central to the remarkable Irish rebellion of 1916, the Easter Rising, this was the building in
which an Irish republic was declared. There are still shell marks visible on the building front.
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Opening
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Mon-Sat: 8am-8 pm;
Sun & Bank Holidays: 10.30am-6.30pm
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Contact:
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353-1-705-7000 |
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O'Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
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St. Stephen's Green
Dublin's most famous park, this charming green space in the middle of the city is highly
popular as a meeting place and recreation area for the locals.
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Trinity College
The oldest institution of higher education in Ireland, the college's most famous attraction is
the magnificent Book of Kells, the best known illuminated manuscript in the world. You can
also take a walking tour of the campus or watch the Dublin Experience, a popular multi-media
show detailing the history of the city.
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Trinity College
Located at St. James Gate, this is part of the famous Guinness Brewery which has been
located in Dublin since 1759. A tour takes you through exhibits about the history of the
Guinness brewery and the growth of the stout brand around the world.
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Opening
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January to June & September to December: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am to 5pm; July and August: Monday - Sunday 9.30am to 8pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) and Good Friday. Normal opening hours are in operation on Bank holidays
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Pricing:
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Adult: EUR14; Family (2 Adults, 4 children): EUR30; Student with ID over 18: EUR9.50; Student with ID under 18: EUR7.50; Senior Citizens: EUR 9.50; Children: between 6 and 12: EUR5; children under 6: FREE
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Contact:
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Tel: +353 (1) 408 4800 Fax: +353 (1) 408 4965 E-mail: guinness-storehouse@guinness.com |
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Getting
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St James's Gate, Dublin 8. Bus 51B, 78A from Aston Quay, Bus 123 from O'Connell Street.
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Collins Barracks
Reputed to be the oldest and largest military barracks in Europe, this is now home to the
National Museum's collection of decorative arts, with fine examples of silver and furniture.
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Opening
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Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday: 2pm - 5pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Day and Good Friday.
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Pricing:
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Guided tours available at EUR2 per person; each 45-minute tour accommodates up to 30 people.
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Contact:
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Tel: +353 1 6777444 Fax: +353 1 6777450 Email: marketing@museum.ie |
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Getting
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Collins Barracks, Benburb Street Dublin 7. Buses: 90 (Aston Quay), 25, 25A, 66, 67 (Wellington Quay)
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Phoenix Park
this large park is considered the largest urban park in Europe. It houses the Dublin Zoo, which
is the third oldest in the world, the President's Residence and an obelisk-shaped monument
known as the Phoenix Column.
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The National Gallery of Ireland
Ireland's national art museum is home to a highly representative collection of European Art.
Italian Renaissance, French classical and modern, 17th Century Dutch and 18th Century English schools of art are exhibited here.
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Opening
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Open 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 8.30pm on Thursday and from 12pm to 5.30pm on Sunday. Closed on Good Friday and 24, 25 and 26 December.
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Pricing:
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Admission to the Gallery is free. admission charge for visiting temporary exhibitions.
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Contact:
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Tel: (01) 661 5133 Fax: (01) 661 5372 E-mail: info@ngi.ie |
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Getting
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Merrion Square West, Dublin 2.
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The Old Jameson Distillery
the Irish love for good drinking is well-represented in Dublin. The Old Jameson Distillery was
started in Smithfield in 1780, and today, you can visit the old buildings for a tour of how whisky
was made here.
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Opening
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Tours daily (7 days): 9.30 - 5.30 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Adults: EUR 8.75; Students: EUR 7; Child: EUR3.95
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Contact:
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Phone: +353 (0)1 807-2355 Fax: +353 (0)1 807-2369 |
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More
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Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland. 67 + 67A from Arran Quay 68, 69
and 79 from Aston quay, 90 from Connolly, Tara and Heuston Station and Dublin Bus City Tours.
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Getting
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Merrion Square West, Dublin 2. |
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