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7 Things To Do in Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

Looking forward to make your upcoming Dublin tour a memorable one? Check these best 7 things to do in Dublin.

1. Visit Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

The first from the list is the top most visited and the most famous tourist attraction in Ireland that is none other than Guinness Storehouse.

Situated in Dublin at a place name St. James Gate Brewery, Guinness Storehouse is spanned over across 7 different floors and each of these is a remarkable showcase that is displaying the information of a great history surrounded by four key ingredients and they include the brewery founder Arthur Guinness, Guinness advertising and more.

There are a few interesting fact about Guinness Storehouse in Dublin which make the storehouse a world popular place. It also has the highest bar in Ireland capital which is found in the most top floor and is also allowing you to enjoy fascinating bird view scenes from the bar.

Guinness Storehouse is a key stop for those who are visiting making the state visit to Ireland of British Monarchy. It is saying that in the year of 2016 there were about 1.6 million visitors have arrived via the door of Guinness Storehouse.

2. Take a walk through St. Stephen’s Green

St. Stephen's Green

2nd from our exclusive Dublin tourism guide is St.Stephen’s Green. The fascinating public part is easily accessible from Dublin.

St. Stephen’s Green is a famous Victorian style public park that is full of beautiful views and scenes. The park has tree lined works, dainty flowerbeds, herb plantations, ornamental lakes, rock formations and many more that are adding beauty and the elegance to the landscape.

The park has a considerable historic value as well as the park has opened for public in the year of 1880. St. Stephen’s Green expands to approximately about 9 hectare.

Another impressive fact about St. Stephen’s Green is the park is maintaining the park with its original Victorian layout with about 750 trees, apart from the extensive shrub plantings and flower beds.

The park has so much to see and is a great place to have some relaxing time while admiring nature and it’s incredible serenity.

3. Visit Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

Visiting Trinity College Dublin would be another memorable experience that you can make while you are touring in iconic Dublin.

Dublin treasures a significant value of historical and architectural heritage despite its popularity as a top leading educational institution in Ireland and so as in the world. There are a few amazing facts about this beautiful college that make you not skipping Trinity College Dublin from the itinerary.

Trinity College Dublin is the oldest higher education institute in Ireland and one of the top leading oldest in the world. The history of the college runs back to years of more than 400. And also is the place which treasures the famous book of Kells which is known as a Gospal book that is from 9th century which makes the college a more famous one.

The beauty of this stunning institution is also laying on its ideal and iconic architectural presentation. A visit to Trinity College Dublin will fill your travel diaries with best.

4. Explore Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle

Dublin castle is another great example for the inspiring historical values share in Dublin Castle and it is more than a building which has contributed to Irish history in many ways.

From the year of 1202 to 1922 Dublin Castle is used as the throne of the monarchy’s Irish representatives were serving for England. And mainly the castle was using for administrative and ceremonial purposes.

The architectural and interior features in Dublin Castle showcase are very inspiring. The construction was formally completed as a fortress and the four towers linked by connecting with high curtain walls. The castle has built with a large central enclosures.

Due to a fire happened the castle has rebuilt and now you will see a new castle structure that is slightly different to the former building.

5. Visit Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol is another historical and architectural fascination exclusively presented by Ireland heritages. It is known as one of the largest unoccupied gaol a in Europe.

The history of Kilmainham Gaol is running back to the years of 17th century and it opened in 1796 and closed in the year of 1924.

The gaol is related for many historical events of heroic and tragic incidents. Once you visit here you may feel that you are navigated through a historical journal of Ireland. And you may hear so many heart touching stories of those who kept in prison here for years. And you will find here great monuments of Ireland and the explore of museums may surely inspire your heart and sanity.

6. Visit Glendalough

Glendalough

Adding something different to your Dublin journey discovering its great history and artistic values, a visit to Glendalough would bring something comforting to your mind and body.

Glendalough is a famous and extensive monastic complex based in Ireland. Glendalough itself bringing a meaning of a valley of two lakes . These two lakes are identified as Upper Lake and Lower lake.

Glendalough is mostly about nature which will allow you to have some relaxing time connecting your souls with nature but you will be surely impressed with the immense archeological and architectural inspirations produced by the site. The historical values shared by Glendalough runs back to Neolothic period.

7. See a show at the Abbey Theatre

Abbey Theatre

If you would like to add some cultural touches to your travels diaries Abbey Theatre would surely offer you a distinctive experience. It’s known as the national theater in Ireland. It has established in the year of 1904 and ever since with so many ups and downs mind blowing art pieces and masterpieces are presented for those who love performing arts.

If your time permits keep some times from your diaries to visit this beautiful theatre and enjoy a show presents there.

Here mentioned of seven of topmost famous activities that you can do in Dublin and depending on your time and duration of your stay can add more to to your plans as Dublin is known as a great tourist destination in Europe.

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