Below you will find a list of Historic Sites in Dublin City
and the surrounding regions. Click on the 'more information'
tab in order to find out more about any of them.
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Áras an Uachtaráin,
Phoenix Park,
Dublin 8
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The residence of the President of Ireland.Áras an Uachtaráin is open Saturdays only. Free admission tickets are issued at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on the day. Group and/or advance booking is not permitted. Opening times:Summer (Sat only) ...
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Ardgillan Castle,
Balbriggan,
County Dublin
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Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin’s Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys.The park consists of 194 acres of rolling pastureland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the ...
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Bank of Ireland-College Green |
College Green
Dublin 2
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The prestigious offices of Ireland's national bank began life as the first purpose-built parliament house in Europe.
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Trinity College Library,
Trinity College,
College Street
County Dublin
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As part of the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations the Old Library and the Book of Kells exhibition will be open from 12 noon to 4.30pm on Wednesday 17th March 2010 (St Patrick’s Day) and it will be a free admission day for all visitors.
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Carmelite Church Whitefriar Street |
56 Aungier Street,
Dublin 2
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Whitefriar Street Church is one of the best known places of worship in the city.
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Christchurch Place,
Dublin 8
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The 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.The cathedral and grounds will be closed to the public on the 21st, 22nd and ...
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City centre
Dublin 1
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The Custom House, designed by the renowned James Gandon, was completed in 1791 and is one of Dublin's finest heritage buildings. It has played a unique role in Dublin's social, economic and political history over the past 200 years. Initially the building was ...
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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre |
Castle Steet,
Dalkey
County Dublin
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DALKEY CASTLE & HERITAGE CENTRE THE MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCEA Living History Live Performance every half hour with costumed characters, from Deilg Inis Living History Theatre Company, portraying Dalkey’s Viking and Medieval past. Short of ...
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Long Mile Road,
Drimnagh
Dublin 12
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Drimnagh Castle was, until 1954, one of the oldest continually inhabited castles in Ireland and is an outstanding example of an old feudal stronghold.
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Dame Street,
County Dublin
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Dublin 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. The Castle stands on the ridge on a strategic site at the junction of the River Liffey and its ...
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Dublin City Hall - The Story of the Capital |
City Hall, Dame Street,
Dublin 2
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The 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. Treasures of the city such as the Great Sword and mace of Dublin and the Lord Mayor's chains come ...
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Dublinia and The Viking World |
St. Michael's Hill,
Christchurch
Dublin 8
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Dublinia and The Viking World is a heritage centre located in the heart of the medieval city of Dublin. There are three exciting exhibitions in Dublinia. Viking Dublin takes the visitor back to life in the city in Viking times. See what life was like onboard ...
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Phoenix Park,
Castleknock,
Dublin 15
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Farmleigh is situated in the north-west corner of the Phoenix Park and is adjacent to the Chapelizod and Castleknock areas of Dublin. It covers an area of 79 acres and contains many beautiful features including the Main House, which is a fine example of ...
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O'Connell Street,
Dublin 1
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Dublin's GPO is a landmark building, situated prominently in the middle of O'Connell Street.It is the headquarters building for An Post, the Irish Postal Service. The foundation stone was laid in 1814 and this was the main stronghold of the Irish Volunteers ...
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Glasnevin Cemetery,
Finglas Road
Dublin 11
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Glasnevin Cemetery – Irelands Necropolis is a must see for those with an interest in Irish History & Heritage, Glasnevin Cemetery walking tour visits the final resting place of Daniel O'Connell, Ireland's 'Liberator' from the penal laws; Michael Collins, ...
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Dublin
is a city steeped in history. The city is over a thousand
years old, and many of the towns and settlements that surround
it are equally ancient. Successive centuries have left their
distinctive overlays of character and architecture which means
that Dublin has a wealth of historically signifigant and fascinating
sights to explore.