Historical Sites In Dublin

Phoenix Park

Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'. · Dogs allowed

Dublin 8, Ireland

Dublin Castle

Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.

Dame St, Dublin 2, Ireland

St Patrick's Cathedral

The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with regular musical recitals.

St Patrick's Close, Dublin, D08 H6X3, Ireland

Guinness Storehouse

Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. · Delivery

St. James's Gate, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland

Malahide Castle & Gardens

Medieval fortress set in 260 acres of parkland features antiques, paintings & a fairy trail.

Back Rd, Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland

The Book of Kells Experience

Grand library location for illuminated illustrations of the Christian Gospels dating from 800AD.

Trinity Long Room, The University of Dublin Trinity College, College Green, South-East Inner City, Dublin, Ireland

Ha'penny Bridge

Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily.

Ha'penny Bridge, North City, Dublin, Ireland

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Local archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Vikings and medieval times with some Egyptian items.

35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland

Molly Malone Statue

Bronze statue of a fictional fishmonger named Molly Malone, the star of a well-known Irish song.

Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

Christ Church Cathedral

Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.

Christchurch Pl, Wood Quay, Dublin, D08 TF98, Ireland

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, Ireland

Dublinia

Sights and smells bring hundreds of years' worth of history to life at this child-friendly museum.

St Michaels Hill Christ Church, Dublin 8, Ireland

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Irish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.

Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XKV4, Ireland

Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining.

Bow St, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 N9VH, Ireland

Garden of Remembrance

Formal garden remembering all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom. · Dogs allowed

Parnell Square E, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 A0F8, Ireland

Irish National War Memorial Gardens

Elegant, Lutyens-designed gardens dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died during WWI. · Dogs allowed

Island Bridge, Ushers, Dublin, Ireland

GPO Museum

Popular immersive & interactive attraction & tourist hub on the 1916 Easter Rising aftermath.

O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 F5P2, Ireland

O'Connell Monument

O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 TX31, Ireland

Kilmainham Gaol

Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed.

Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 RK28, Ireland

The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story

Tours below and above deck of a replica, 19th-century ship that took Irish emigrants to America.

Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 T9C2, Ireland

14 Henrietta Street

Tours tell the story of a 1740s house carefully restored to grandeur after falling into disrepair.

14 Henrietta St, Dublin 1, D01 HH34, Ireland

Rathfarnham Castle

Elizabethan Castle remodelled in the Georgian period.

Rathfarnham Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin, D14 K3T6, Ireland

Dubh Linn Garden

Dublin Castle, Dame St, Dublin, Ireland

The Famine Memorial

Poignant, life-sized statues depicting starving people to commemorate Ireland's 19th-century famine.

Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin, Ireland

The Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Versatile rooms for banquetting, concerts or lectures within 17th-century home for retired soldiers.

Military Rd, Saint James, Dublin 8, Ireland

Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Victorian burial ground of many prominent Irish figures, plus a museum with interactive displays.

Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 H2TH, Ireland

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

Costumed guides bring stories of the city's past vividly to life in this historic museum.

Castle St, Dalkey, Dublin, A96 DE61, Ireland

Phil Lynott Statue

Harry St, Dublin, Ireland

Howth Castle

Centuries-old property with extensive garden & grounds, hosting public tours & cooking classes.

Howth Castle, Howth, Dublin, D13 EH73, Ireland

The Obelisk

3 Claremont Grove, Scalpwilliam Or Mount Mapas, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96 R6A2, Ireland

Statue of Our Lady, Star Of The Sea (Réalt na Mara)

North Bull Island, The Wooden Bridge, Dollymount, Dublin, Ireland

Drimnagh Medieval Castle

Restored feudal castle for weddings and events with manicured grounds, high towers and a moat.

Medieval Castle, Long Mile Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin, 12, Ireland

Pearse Museum

Saint Enda's Park, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 Y7Y5, Ireland

The Five Lamps

Amiens St, North Wall, Dublin, Ireland

Baily Lighthouse

Howth, Dublin, Ireland

East Pier Lighthouse

Lighthouse, 45 E Pier, Glasthule, Dublin, Ireland

The Phoenix Monument

Chesterfield Ave, Castleknock (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin, Ireland

West Pier Lighthouse

Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

Old Dublin City Wall

Lamb Alley, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland

Parliament House

Custom-built 18th-century parliament building now converted for use by the Bank of Ireland.

College Green, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland

Brendan Behan Statue

Royal Canal Drumcondra 2nd Lock, Dorset Ln, Dublin, Ireland

Tibradden Cairn

Tibradden, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Parnell Monument

Parnell St, Rotunda, Dublin, Ireland

Waterfall Iveagh Gardens

2 Stable Ln, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 WV58, Ireland

Custom House Visitor Centre

Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 W6X0, Ireland

St. Patrick's Tower at The Digital Hub

The Digital Hub, Roe Ln, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland

Clock Tower

St Anne's Park, Clontarf East, Dublin 5, D18 XT21, Ireland

The Garda Museum

Housed behind the imposing walls of Dublin castle, this museum tells the story of Irish policing.

Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland

World Poverty Stone

North Wall, Dublin, Ireland

Docklands Dublin

Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland