http://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Aldborough_HouseAldborough House is amongst the most important surviving historic houses in Dublin. Located on Portland Row, was the last great mansion to be built in Dublin city during the second half of the 18th century.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Aras_an_UachtarainThe residence of the President of Ireland.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric SitesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Ardgillan_CastleArdgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin’s Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys.Historic SitesParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Ashtown_DemesneAshtown Demesne accessed off the Phoenix roundabout on Chesterfield Avenue, has numerous attractions for young and old alike. Those include Ashtown Castle, a two and a half acre Victorian Kitchen Walled Garden (under restoration), Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Cafe, toilets, car and coach parking, woodland walks, picnic area and new universal access playground. The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre has a historical interpretation and an audio-visual presentation of the Phoenix Park throughout the ages.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Bank_of_Ireland-College_GreenThe prestigious offices of Ireland's national bank began life as the first purpose-built parliament house in Europe.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Bedford_Tower_-_Dublin_CastleThe Bedford Tower was built over the original twin-towered entrance into Dublin Castle which was equipped with a portcullis and drawbridge and also served as a prison.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Bermingham_Tower_-_Dublin_CastleThe Bermingham Tower and its adjoining buildings served as the main cell and dungeon block in the Castle.Historic Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/BewleysBewley's began in 1835 when Charles Bewley landed 2000 chests of tea into Dublin, the family business expanded into coffee and finally into Coffee shops.Historic SitesCafésRestaurantsIrishhttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Book_of_KellsThe Book of Kells was written around the year 800 AD and is one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world.Historic SitesLiterary DublinVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Butt_BridgeButt Bridge is a road bridge in Dublin, Ireland which spans the River Liffey and joins George's Quay to Beresford Place and the north quays at Liberty Hall.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Carmelite_Church_Whitefriar_StreetWhitefriar Street Church is one of the best known places of worship in the city.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Christ_Church_CathedralThe Dean and Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral welcome visitors to Dublin's oldest building - the mother church of the dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough in the Church of Ireland.Historic SitesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Custom_HouseThe Custom House, designed by the renowned James Gandon, was completed in 1791 and is one of Dublin's finest heritage buildings.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dalkey_Castle_and_Heritage_Centre'Discover Dalkey's Tudor Secrets' A Living History Live Theatre Performance every half hour with costumed characters portraying Dalkey's Medieval and Tudor past.Historic SitesKids DublinFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Discover_Ireland_Centre_Suffolk_StreetThe Discover Ireland Centre Dublin is located just past Grafton Street on Suffolk Street, here you can pick up free information leaflets and get personal advice on: things to do; what's on; places to visit and to eat and drink.Historic SitesPoints of InterestDublin Discover Ireland CentresVisitor AttractionsOther Serviceshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/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.Historic Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dublin_CastleDublin Castle is the heart of historic Dublin. In fact the city gets its name from the Black Pool - 'Dubh Linn' which was on the site of the present Castle garden.Historic SitesPoints of InterestFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dublin_City_Hall_-_The_Story_of_the_CapitalThe Story of the Capital Exhibition in the atmospheric vaults of Dublin city Hall is an exciting multimedia exhibition which traces the evolution of Dublin City.Historic SitesPoints of InterestFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Dublin_Fusiliers_ArchThe Fusiliers Arch marks the entrance to St. Stephen's Green while honouring the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who died in the second Boer War.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/DubliniaDublinia is a heritage centre located in the heart of the medieval city of Dublin.Historic SitesKids DublinFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Edmund_Burke_StatueEdmund Burke, (1729-1797), writer and philosopher and, from his English base, was one of the foremost political thinkers of the 18th century.Historic Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Farmleigh_HouseFarmleigh is situated in the north-west corner of the Phoenix Park and is adjacent to the Chapelizod and Castleknock areas of Dublin.See & DoDublin on a BudgetHistoric Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Father_Mathew_BridgeFather Mathew Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. It is approximately on the site of the original, and for many years only, Bridge of Dublin, dating back to the 1000s.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Fitzwilliam_SquareFitzwilliam Square is a small but historic Georgian square in the south of central Dublin, Ireland. It was the last of the five Georgian squares in Dublin to be built.Historic SitesParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/freemansons_hallVisitors will be welcomed to the esoterically styled meeting rooms of this Victorian gem, the purpose built headquarters of the Freemasons in Ireland.Historic SitesPoints of InterestVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Garden_of_RemembranceDesigned by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.Historic SitesParks & GardensVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/General_Post_OfficeDublin's GPO is a landmark building, situated prominently in the middle of O'Connell Street.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Government_BuildingsThe imposing complex of Government Buildings on Upper Merrion Street was undertaken by the British administration in Ireland.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Grattan_BridgeHistoric SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Henrietta_StreetHenrietta Street, is a Dublin street, to the north of Dorset Street, on the north side of the city, first laid out and developed by Luke Gardiner during the 1720s.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Howth_CastleHowth Castle is the private residence of the Gaisford-St Lawrence family. The house is not normally open to the public, but the family recognises that there is an understandable interest in it and its contents. We believe that the fact that the house has been home to the same family for so long is what makes it unique. Unlike many other houses of its size in Ireland it is not a museum or a hotel but a home which we enjoy sharing with others.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Huguenot_GraveyardA Huguenot graveyard opened in 1693 by non-conformist Huguenots and restored in 1988 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Isoldes_TowerIn 1993, when digging out the foundations for the new apartment block above, the archaeologists found the substantial lower sections of this massive tower. The walls are 4m thick and the tower rose to a height of three storeys. This tower had to be strong as it would be the first part of the defences to face a determined sea-borne attack.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/James_Joyce_BridgeOne of the Liffey’s newer bridges, it connects Blackhall Place (home of the Law Society of Ireland) to Usher’s Island, the home that takes centre stage in Joyce’s short story, The Dead.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/James_Joyce_House_of_the_DeadJames Joyce House of the Dead is one of Dublins most important literary and Historic buildings.Historic SitesLiterary DublinMuseums & Gallerieshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/James_Joyce_MuseumThe James Joyce Tower was one of a series of Martello towers built to withstand an invasion by Napoleon and now holds a museum devoted to the life and works of James Joyce, who made the tower the setting for the first chapter of his masterpiece, Ulysses.Historic SitesLiterary DublinMuseums & GalleriesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/James_Joyce_StatueThis life-size bronze, crafted by Marjorie Fitzgibbon, was installed in 1990 and commemorates one of the giants of 20th century literature. James Joyce was born in Dublin in 1882 and by 1904, with only two more short visits to Dublin, was a self-imposed exile in Europe variously settling in Italy, France and Switzerland.Historic SitesLiterary DublinPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Kilmainham_GaolIf for no other reason, Kilmainham Gaol would be remarkable for being the biggest unoccupied gaol in these islands.Historic SitesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Kings_InnsThe Honorable Society of King’s Inns is the oldest institution of legal education in Ireland. It was founded in 1541 during the reign of Henry VIII when the king granted the Society the lands and properties on which the Four Courts now stand but which were then occupied by a Dominican monasteryHistoric SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Leinster_HouseSeat of Dail Eireann (House of Representatives) and Seannad Eireann (The Senate), which (together with the President) constitute the Oireachtas (National Parliament), was erected in 1745 from designs by Richard Castle.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Loopline_BridgeThe Loopline Bridge (or the Liffey Viaduct) is a railway bridge spanning the River Liffey and several streets in Dublin, Ireland. It joins rail services from south of Dublin to Connolly Station and lines north.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Lusk_Heritage_CentreLusk Heritage Centre comprises of a 9th century 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.Historic Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Malahide_CastleMalahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and is an interesting mix of architectural styles.Historic SitesFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Mansion_HouseThe Mansion House is the residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin and has been since 1715.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/MarshsLibraryMarsh's Library, built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh (1638 - 1713) is the oldest public library in Ireland. It was designed by Sir William Robinson.Historic SitesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Mellows_BridgeA bridge of many names, it was built Arran Bridge in 1683 but renamed Queens Bridge following a complete post-flood rebuild in 1764.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Merrion_SquareThis elegant Square, adorned by an attractive public park, retains much of its Georgian character.Historic SitesLiterary DublinPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Mountjoy_SquareMountjoy Square, one of five Georgian squares in Dublin, Ireland, lies on the north side of the city just under a kilometre from the River LiffeyHistoric SitesParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/National Library of IrelandExploring Ireland's literary heritage, visiting award winning exhibitions or researching family history are just some of the many reasons to visit the National Library of Ireland.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric SitesKids DublinNational MuseumsVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Newman_House"You haven't seen Georgian Dublin until you've seen Newman House" Newman House is made up of two of the finest Georgian buildings in Dublin. Famous for their spectacular plaster decoration, both houses are also home to some of the magnificent eighteenth-century interiors to be found in this city.Historic Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Number_Twenty_Nine_-_Georgian_House_MuseumNumber Twenty Nine is Dublin's Georgian House Museum. Visitors take a guided tour from the basement to the attic, through rooms which have been furnished with original artefacts as they would have been in the years 1790 to 1820.Historic SitesKids DublinMuseums & GalleriesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/O_Donovan_Rossa_BridgeO'Donovan Rossa Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Winetavern Street to Chancery Place (at the Four Courts) and the north quays.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Old_Treasury_Buildings_-_Dublin_CastleThe old Treasury buildings were first built in 1717. During restoration work carried out by the Office of Public Works in 1986, the massive lower section of the Gunpowder Tower, Dublin Castle’s 13th century north-eastern corner bastion, was discovered. As a result of preservation work visitors can now see underground the substantial base of the tower, steps leading up to a postern gate, a section of the old town wall, part of the Viking defensive embankment and the River Poddle itself. Visitors on the internal Dublin Castle tour are taken down to see these remains.Historic SitesParks & GardensPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Oscar_Wilde_HouseThe house is an excellent example of Georgian architecture as its many remarkable cornices, architraves and decorative centerpieces demonstrate throughout.Historic SitesLiterary DublinPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Phil_Lynott_StatueIn 2005, a life-size bronze statue of Phil Lynott was unveiled on Harry Street, off Grafton Street, Dublin.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Poolbeg_LighthousePoolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Bay was built in 1768 and initially operated on candlepower (reputedly the first in the world to do so) but changed to oil in 1786. It was re-designed and re-built into its present form in 1820.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Provosts_HouseThe Provost's House dates from the 1760s and was built for Provost Andrews of Trinity College.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Rathfarnham_CastleRathfarnham Castle has a very colourful and interesting history.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric SitesKids DublinFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Record_Tower_-_Dublin_CastleThe Record Tower, although later modified, dates from 1205 and is the original south-eastern tower of the medieval castle. Now the home of the Garda (or Police) Museum it served many roles in its historic past. It was once the Wardrobe Tower, the Gunners’ Tower, a state prison and more recently it served as the repository for State Papers – hence its name.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Rory_O_More_BridgeRory O'More Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland and joining Watling Street (by the Guinness grounds) to Ellis Street and the north quays.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Rotunda_HospitalThe Rotunda Hospital is one of the three main maternity hospitals in the city of Dublin, the others being the The Coombe and The National Maternity Hospital. The hospital is located just off the top of O'Connell Street, on Parnell Square, on the north side of the city.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Royal_Hospital_KilmainhamA magnificent late 17th Century Classical building with Chapel, Great Hall, formal Gardens, burial grounds and artists studios now home to Irish and International visual art.Historic Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Saint_Anns_ChurchThe interior of the church was designed by Isaac Wills and completed in 1720.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric Siteshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Saint_Marys_Pro-CathedralSaint Mary’s was constituted in 1825 from Saint Mary’s Chapel Liffey Street, whose pre-Reformation monastic antecedent was the Cistercian Abbey of Saint Mary’s founded in the twelfth century.Historic SitesTheatres & Venueshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Saint_Patricks_CathedralSaint Patrick's Cathedral has contributed much to Irish life throughout its long history. Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin.Historic SitesLiterary DublinVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Sean_Heuston_BridgeSeán Heuston Bridge, Previously King’s Bridge, the cast-iron construction dating from 1828, once led horse-drawn traffic to Kingsbridge Station renamed Heuston in 1941.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Skerries_MillsThe Skerries Mills industrial heritage centre and town park comprises a watermill, 5-sail windmill and 4-sail windmill with associated mill races, mill pond and wetlands.Historic SitesKids DublinParks & GardensVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/SmithfieldSmithfield is one of the most historic areas in Dublin city.Historic SitesPoints of InterestOther Serviceshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/St_Audoens_ChurchSited in the heart of the walled city, St. Audoen's is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. It is dedicated to St. Ouen, the 7th century bishop of Rouen and patron saint of Normandy.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric SitesPoints of InterestVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/St_Michans_ChurchSt Michan's church is the oldest Parish Church (still in weekly use) on the north side of the river Liffey, originally founded in 1095,the present church dates from 1685- renovated in 1825.Dublin on a BudgetHistoric SitesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Swords_CastleSwords Castle is situated in the centre of the ancient town of Swords about 15 Km north of Dublin City.Historic SitesVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Tailors_HallA short distance south on the opposite side of High Street is the Tailor's Hall, dating from 1796 and the only remaining guild hall in Dublin.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Talbot_Memorial_BridgeThe Talbot Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre in the Republic of Ireland Completed in 1978, it is 22 metres (72 feet) wide, and was designed by De Leuw, Chadwick and O’hEocha Consulting Engineers.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Temple_Bar_-_Dublins_Cultural_QuarterThe architecturally award winning Old City area of Temple Bar offers a welcome calming alternative to the rush and bustle of our busy, city centre. With its outdoor cafe terraces, delicious eateries and pedestrianised streets this historic area is the place to visit for the discerning and adventurous shopper with high quality fashion, footwear, furniture, food and culture.Historic SitesPoints of InterestDining and NightlifeGirls WeekendOther Serviceshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Casino_MarinoThe Casino is considered to be one of the finest 18th century neo-classical buildings in Europe.Historic SitesFamilyVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Five_LampsThe Five Lamps is a decorative lamp post with five lanterns, which stands at the junction of five streets - Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Four_CourtsBuilding work on this impressive Georgian building was begun in 1776 based on designs of architect Thomas Cooley.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_George_Bernard_Shaw_Birthplace'Author of Many Plays' is the simple accolade to George Bernard Shaw on the plaque outside his birthplace and his Victorian home and early life mirrors this simplicity.Historic SitesLiterary DublinVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The LibertiesThe Liberties of Dublin, Ireland were jurisdictions that existed since the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century.Historic SitesParks & Gardenshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_MetalsThe Metals is the historic route that once brought stone from Dalkey Quarry to the great harbour works in Dun Laoghiare.Historic SitesPoints of InterestHiking and Walkinghttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/The_Obelisk_StillorganThe Stillorgan Obelisk is believed to have been built in 1727. Standing over 100 feet high, it was designed by the eminent architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce who also designed the Bank of Ireland on College Green. It was probably the first obelisk to have been built in Ireland.Historic SitesPoints of Interesthttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Trinity_CollegeTrinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, the College is in an enviable position in the very heart of Ireland's capital. Trinity College on its 40-acre site retains some of its ancient seclusion of cobbled squares, gardens and parks.Historic SitesPoints of InterestTheatres & Venueshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Trinity_College_LibraryTrinity College is the oldest university in Ireland.Historic SitesLiterary DublinPoints of InterestStudy in DublinVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Trinity_College_Library_and_The_Long_RoomTrinity College Library / The Long RoomHistoric SitesLiterary DublinPoints of InterestVisitor Attractionshttp://www.visitdublin.com/Asset/See_and_Do/Wood_QuayWood Quay is a riverside area of Dublin that was a site of Viking settlement. Dublin Corporation acquired Wood Quay gradually between 1950 and 1975, finally announcing that it would be the location of their new offices.Historic SitesPoints of Interest