Places To Visit In Dublin

Get a glimpse of the Irish grandeur while visiting the Irish Museum Of Modern Art, one of the Dublin tourist attractions. Feel enchanted as you wander around the museum, famed for being the world’s leading museum for collection and exhibition of modern arts, and take a look at the beautiful art forms. Admire the extended corridors of the museum which run along a series of rooms which are connected to each other.

One of the places to visit in Dublin during your day tour is Dublin Castle, a majestic building which still holds prominence in the United Kingdom's administration. This is the venue where you will be able to take a look at the Black Pool, located in the Castle’s garden. The Black Pool is where Dublin derived its name from the words ``Dubh( Black) Linn(Pool)”. Other attractions of this castle are its Medieval Undercroft and Chapel Royal, The State Apartments, and Dubhlinn Tearooms.

Spend some time in the midst of lush greenery at the National Botanic Gardens, which is listed among the places to go in Dublin. Visit the Botanic Garden which is located on the banks of Tolka Lake and spreads across 19.5 hectares. Stroll across the garden and admire the vast herbaceous borders with a vibrant display of colourful flowers. Take a look at the rock garden and do not miss out on visiting the sensory garden, and the Arboretum. Stop by the large pool and enjoy the tranquil ambience.

An interesting place to visit in Dubin is the hidden gem, The Little Museum Of Dublin, which you can find tucked away, only a couple of minutes walk from Fusilier's Arch. Visit the museum to learn more about how the people of Dublin lived in the bygone eras and evolved to the modern-day lifestyle. One exciting exhibit of the museum includes a lectern that was used by John F. Kennedy while addressing both houses of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) in June 1963.

Take a tour of the National Museum Of Ireland, located on Kildare Street. Stroll across the museum to take a look at its various exhibitions such as the Viking Collection, Prehistoric Ireland, and Ireland's Gold. Walk into the section with the Treasury collection where you will be able to look at the impressive Ardagh Chalice.

Located in the city’s docklands area is the Epic The Irish Emigration Museum, one of the must places to visit in Dublin. Explore the museum to learn about the Irish emigration and some of the sad goodbyes. Walk across the 20 galleries with separate themes and know about the history of Irish migration, along with the influence these people had in the places they settled.

Spend a fun day with rare and exotic animals at Dublin Zoo, one of the attractions in Dublin which is the second oldest zoo in Europe. Go for a family outing to this zoo and take a look at the Asian lions, Asian elephants, sea lions, bats, hippos, tigers, and others. Visit the Reptile house to see the creepy creatures and also go to the family farm to meet its resident animals. Try milking a special life-sized dairy cow model and let kids have fun at the kid's play area. Enjoy a meal at the restaurants in the zoo if you feel hungry.

You may want to take a look at the Christ Church Cathedral, which has been built on the site of Dublin's first church. Explore the place of worship, an architectural masterpiece, and learn about its 1000-year-old history. Take a look at its mediaeval tiled floor and vaulted ceilings as you proceed to look for hidden treasures such as a rare copy of the Magna Carta, a mummified cat and rat, and others.

Embark on the guided Cliffs of Moher trip and visit the spectacular countryside of County Clare and proceed towards the quaint town of Doolin, known for being the entrance of Cliffs of Moher and also for its traditional music and country inns. Enjoy some time at the Cliffs of Moher which form the edge of Western Europe and stretch for around 10 km.

One of the must-see places to visit in Dublin is National Wax Museum Plus, Ireland’s first wax museum, which was first set up in 1804 by the legendary Madame Tussaud. Visit the museum which has had many reincarnations since and stands in the current day as a popular attraction. Take your family along and have fun visiting the various attractions of the museum such as the time vaults, Great Irish Writers, Chambers of Horror and many more.

One of the most scenic Dublin tourist attractions which you must visit during your trip to the city is St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin. The beautiful cathedral with its stained colourful glass will enchant you even before you enter the place. Walk inside the largest as well as the tallest church in Ireland and take a look at some of its attractions including the burial site of the famous author Jonathan Swift.

Experience the grandeur of ancient times while visiting Merrion Square, one of the places to visit in Dublin. Explore the Georgian square and take a trip to the bygone era while looking at its stately houses that serve as private homes and offices. Visit its park in the centre to take a look at the renowned Dublin writer, Oscar Wilde.

Make a visit to a jail which dates back to 1789. One of the Dublin tourist attractions, forbidding Kilmainham Gaol (jail) will tell you the story of Ireland from 1796 to 1924. You will learn about the leaders, their struggles and the tortures that they suffered. You can go on a guided tour to make your visit more enlightening.

A place in Dublin which is surely worth a visit is Killiney, a seaside resort area located in Dublin Bay. Go on a day outing to the charming coastal town and have a wonderful time enjoying its ambience and attractions. Take a ferry to visit Dalkey island and take a walk from Dalkey to Killiney. Visit other attractions such as Coliemore Harbour and Killiney Hill Park.

Take the famous O'Connell Bridge to reach the ancient O'Connell Street. Take a trip to the ancient times while you visit the historical sites on this street such as the General Post Office, and more. The street also has some modern-day attractions such as the Spire of Dublin.