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Irish Film CentreThe building accommodates various aspects of film culture. It includes two cinemas, film archive, bookshop, restaurant, bar, education rooms and film production offices. The concept of a 'culture cluster' became a pilot project for the subsequent Temple Bar developments. |  |
Guinness BreweryThe Guinness brewery founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. The World of Guinness exhibition is an audio-visual show about the history of Guinness, its advertising and a model Cooperage and Transport Museum.
Tours are not of the actual brewery but there are with huge copper vats and pipes to see. |  |
Malahide Castle and ParkThe estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the "lands and harbour of Malahide". The building was notably enlarged in the reign of Edward IV, and the towers added in 1765. |  |
Dublins Viking AdventureVisitors travel through time at Dublin's Viking Adventure which is an interactive experience of life in Viking Dublin. Walk the narrow streets of the Viking town of Dyflin. The Viking adventure also has a collection of artefacts discovered during the excavation of the site. |  |
Drimnagh CastleDrimnagh Castle was, until 1954 one of the oldest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland, and is an outstanding example of an old feudal stronghold. It is the only Irish castle still to be surrounded by a flooded moat, a very picturesque feature, described in 1780 as a "very deep ditch of water supplied from the Green Hills". It is now stocked with fish. |  |
Newbridge HouseThis delightful 18th century manor is set on 350 acres of park land, twelve miles north of the city centre, and boasts one of the finest Georgian interiors in Ireland. Each room open to the public has its own style of antique and original furniture - indeed the house appears more or less as it did 150 years ago.
The house was built in 1737, to a design by Richard Castle, for the Archbishop of Dublin, and contains elaborate stucco plaster-work by Robert West. |  |
George Bernard Shaw House'Author of many plays’ is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace. His Victorian home and early life mirror this simplicity. The first home of the Shaw family and the renowned playwright at 33 Synge Street has been restored to its Victorian elegance and charm, and has the appearance that the family has just gone out for the afternoon. |  |
Chester Beatty LibrarySituated in the heart of Ireland's capital city, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. |  |
James Joyce Cultural CentreThe James Joyce Centre is dedicated to promoting an understanding of the life and works of James Joyce. In doing so, the Centre strives to be an integral contributor to the network of institutions which celebrate Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. The James Joyce Centre provides the casual visitor, student and scholar alike with a rewarding and memorable experience. |
Lusk Heritage CentreLusk Heritage Centre comprises a round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church. They form a unit, although they were built over a period of almost a thousand years. The belfry now houses an exhibition on medieval churches of North County Dublin and also the magnificent 16th century effigy tomb of Sir Christopher Barnewall and his wife Marion Sharl. |  |
Marino CasinoCasino is located at Marino, just off the Malahide Road and only 3 miles north of the centre of Dublin. It was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfield, 'st Earl of Charlemont. It is one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe. |  |
Dublinia ChristchurchThe Dublinia exhibition covers the formative period of Dublin's history from the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in 1170 to the closure of the monasteries in the 1540s. There are many exhibits here which include videos, models and reconstructions. The ground floor houses a large-scale model of Dublin around 1500, a display of artifacts from Wood Quay, and reconstructions. |  |
G.P.O.Built in 1814 and sited in the centre of Dublin's main thoroughfare - O'Connell Street, the General Post Office was designed by Francis Johnston. Originally the building was faced by Nelson's Column which was blown up in the 1960s. This has now been replaced by the Dublin Spire. |  |
National Concert HallBased in Dublin city centre, the National Concert Hall is a ‘must visit’ tourist attraction with both lunchtime and evening concerts taking place. Whatever your musical interest, take in a concert on your visit to Dublin and see the best of Irish and International musicians perform in one of Europe’s leading concert halls. Our programmes include Classical, Jazz, Opera, Ballet, World, Traditional, Latin and Musicals, together with an extensive range of workshops and talks. |  |
Ashtown CastleAshtown Castle is a fortified house in the Phoenix Park. It was found hidden within the walls of a much larger and more recent building that was being used by the Papal Nuncio until 1978. At that time, the more recent and larger building was deemed structurally irreparable due to dry rot. |  |
Ardgillan CastleArdgillan Castle in Balbriggan is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of Dublin. Ardgillan Castle though referred as a castle is actually a large county-styled abode with castellated embellishments. Ardgillan castle in Balbriggan was built in 1738 by Robert Taylor. |  |
Christ Church CathedralStanding on high ground in the oldest part of the city, this cathedral is one of Dublin's finest historic buildings. It dates back to 1038 when Sitric, the then Danish king of Dublin, built the first wood here. In 1171 the original simple foundation was extended into a cruciform and rebuilt in stone by Strongbow, although the present structure dates mainly from 1871 to 1878 when a huge restoration was undertaken. |  |
Waterways Visitor CentreThe Irish Waterways Visitor Centre is located in one of the waterways it celebrates - the 1796 Grand Canal Dock. In true Dublin fashion, the building has received the moniker of the 'box in the dock's' from Dubliners due to its form made of the primary elements of a cube and cylinder. The services area of the building including toilets and staff areas are incorporated into a structure on the quay wall with visitors passing through this acrross a 3m long walkway to the main centre. |
Kilmainham Jail MuseumKilmainham Gaol was a functioning prison between 1796 and 1924. Although most of its inmates were convicted of non-political crimes, it is as a prison for patriots and rebels against British rule that it is best known.
Kilmainhaim has provided the backdrop for some of the most significant moments in Irish history, one in particular is the struggle for independence. |  |
Rathfarnham CastleThe date of the foundation of the Castle is uncertain, but recent research would suggest 1583 as the most likely date. It was built by Adam Loftus, a Yorkshireman. The Castle has a colourful and interesting history with 18th century interiors by Sir William Chambers and James Athenian Stuart and was declared a National Monument in the mid-1980s. |
The Design YardThe Whichcraft Gallery is a new and beautifully designed addition to Temple Bar's list of attractions. An extension of Whichcraft - one of Dublin's premier craft shops - the gallery is situated in the newly created Cow's Lane district, which looks set to become one of the most distinctive shopping areas in the city. Whichcraft Gallery features the work of new and established Irish artists and, like its sister gallery, provides the opportunity to view and purchase one-off and original art. |
Newman HouseThese fine Georgian town houses on the south side of St. Stephen's Green are the historic seat of the Catholic University of Ireland. Named for Cardinal John Henry Newman, the 19th-century writer, theologian, and the first rector of the university, the buildings date from 1740 and are decorated with outstanding Palladian and rococo plasterwork, marble tiled floors, and wainscot paneling. |  |
The National GalleryBuilt in 1864, the National Gallery houses a collection from the XIVth to the XXth century. The Irish National Gallery has works of art by Ireland`s XX th century artist, Jack Yeats, as well as Lavery, Orpen, O'Conor, Osborne and Leech. Free admission. |  |
The Costum HouseThe Custom House is a neoclassical 18th century building in Dublin, Ireland which houses the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. It is located on the north bank of the River Liffey, on Custom House Quay between Butt Bridge and Talbot Memorial Bridge. It was designed by James Gandon to act as the new custom house for Dublin Port and was his first large scale commission. |  |
Custom HouseDesigned by James Gandon, the Custom House was opened in 1791 and was destroyed by fire in 1921 during the War of Independence.
The Custom House was rebuilt and the interior was redesigned and further renovation work was carried out in the 1980`s.
The visitor centre allows access to a some of the building including an octagonal area with river views. |  |
Trinity CollegeTrinity College builds on its four-hundred-year-old tradition of scholarship to confirm its position as one of the great universities of the world, providing a liberal environment where independence of thought is highly valued and where staff and students are nurtured as individuals and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The College will continue to disseminate its knowledge and expertise to the benefit of the City of Dublin, the country and the international community. |  |
City HallRaised between the year 1769 and 1779, and formerly known as the 'Royal Exchange', the City Hall in Lord Edward Street is a square building in the Corinthian style, with three fronts of Portland stone. Designed by Thomas Cooley and, when it was completed in 1779, originally housed the Royal Exchange. |  |
Bank of Ireland - House of LordsThe Irish House of Lords was the upper house of the Parliament of Ireland that existed from mediæval times until 1800. It was abolished along with the Irish House of Commons by the Act of Union. Today the 18th century Irish Parliament building on College Green in Dublin is an office of the commercial Bank of Ireland and visitors can view the Irish House of Lords chamber within the building. |  |
Marsh's LibraryFounded in 1701, Marsh's Library was the first public library in Ireland and celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2001. The library contains over 25,000 books relating to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, covering medicine, law, science, travel, navigation, mathematics, music, surveying and classical literature. . |  |
Mansion HouseThe Mansion House on Dawson Street is the residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. The Mansion House has been in the ownership of Dublin City for nearly 300 years. Built in 1710 by Joshua Dawson (whom Dawson Street is named after). |  |
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