In this article, I will only give information about Dublin attractions. I also recommend you to read my Dublin article where I talk about all other topics such as how to get to Dublin, visa for Ireland, Dublin hotels, is Dublin expensive and Irish pubs.. See: DUBLIN TRAVEL GUIDE
I made a route assuming you went from your accommodation to Trinity College and continued from there, but how to reach all of them by public transport in case you want to make a different plan. I also tried to point out. The places in the center are generally very close to each other, and if you go in the order I described, you can visit all of them on foot, even if you rest in between.
THINGS TO WATCH IN DUBLIN
Thousands of students come to Dublin every year to study at Trinity College, a well-established university.
Trinity College: Founding Trinity College 16. It dates back to the end of the 19th century, so we can easily say that it is a well-established and prestigious university.. Many students from other countries come to the university, which is spread over a wide area, and this has a great effect on the young population of Dublin.. It is a must to take a tour around the university, which deserves the word campus with its beautiful buildings and lush gardens.. Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett are among the famous alumni of the university.
In its garden there is a sculpture called Sphere Within Sphere made by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. Variations of this statue in different sizes are located in different cities of the world such as Rome, New York, Washington, Tel Aviv, Tehran.
Book of Kells: Trinity College’s old library (Old Library) houses this archive, and the thousand-year-old manuscripts in the archive are considered Ireland’s most important cultural treasures. You can visit this museum, which attracts a lot of tourists especially from Christian countries, if you are interested.. Open every day of the week between 09:30 and 16:30 (opens at 12:00 on Sundays during the winter period). Entry 10 Euros. When the ticket is purchased, the exhibition titled Turning Darkness into Light and The Long Room, which contains 200 thousand books, can also be visited.
The Sphere Within Sphere statue in the garden of Trinity College is located in many different countries around the world.
Trinity College is in the city center It is possible to reach there by many buses, you can ask anyone which bus you need to take from your location.. Lower Abbey or St. if using the Luas tram. You must get off at Stephens Green stops. If you’re going to take the DART train, you must get off at Pearse Street or Connolly Station.
National Museum of Ireland: The national museum consists of four, all free entry consists of separate building. Closed on Mondays, open between 14:00 – 17:00 on Sundays and 10:00 – 17:00 on other days. Archaelogy (archaeological remains found in Ireland), Decorative Arts & History (historical weapons, silver, ceramics, glassware, local clothing, etc.), Country It consists of the Life (information about Irish traditional life) and Natural History (animal species) museums. I don’t think you should miss the Natural History Museum, known as The Dead Zoo, as it contains all kinds of animal sculptures.. Since it is in the center, you can walk, but if you are going from a far place, you can use Dublin Bus buses to Merrion Square West stop or tram to St.. You should get off at Stephens Green stop.
For detailed information about the four museums and details such as the event calendar, the website is here.
Natural History Museum, known as the Zoo of the Dead, is an interesting museum to visit and it’s free to enter
Natural History When you leave the Museum, take a 10-minute walk along Grafton Street, which is famous for its street musicians and always chirpy.. You can proceed to Stephens Green park. Of course, this walk will take more than 10 minutes as you will stop by the shops on the street, take a breather in cafes and restaurants and watch the shows of street artists Grafton Street is a beautiful street that I like very much, enjoy it.
St. Stephens Green: Ireland is a lush country and this huge garden is the oldest green space in Dublin. Visit the gardens, see the ducks and breathe the fresh air and find peace Even if you don’t come from Grafton Street, transportation is very easy, you can use all the buses that pass through the city center.
St.. Patricks Cathedral: Celebrated every year on 17 March in Ireland and where green-clad crowds have fun, St.. I don’t think there is anyone who hasn’t heard of Patricks Day.. The name of the saint, who is considered very valuable because he was the person who brought Christianity to Ireland, was also given to the city’s largest cathedral.. Its building is grand, splendid and its garden is beautiful; but you have to pay 5.5 Euros to get inside and buy a ticket. Visiting hours can be between 09:00 and 17:00, and on Sundays, it can be different according to the hours of the liturgy.. I didn’t go into it on any of my trips because I wasn’t curious.
You can walk from the city center or take the 49, 54A, 151, 27, 56A, 77A, 150 buses.. St. on the green line by tram. Other alternatives are to get off and walk at Stephens Green or Fatima stops on the Red line.. If you are coming by dart train, you have to get off at Tara Street stop and walk for 20 minutes.
Dublin Castle is one of the places to see in the city centre.
Dublin Castle: 13. This castle, which was built in the 16th century, was destroyed and rebuilt many times throughout its history.. It is located on Dame Street, one of the main streets of the city. I think it is enough to see the castle itself and its surroundings, but if you want to go inside, you should buy a ticket for 4.5 Euros.. The entrance to the castle, which accepts visitors until 16:45, starts at 12:00 on Sundays and 09:45 on other days.. You can reach the buses 13, 27, 40, 49, 54A, 56A, 77A, 123, 150 and 747.. By tram Jervis or St.. Other alternatives are getting off at the Tara Street stops with the Stephens Green and Dart train.
Chester Beatty Library: , especially the Islamic section (The Islamic Collection) and the Turkish collection (The Turkish Collection), which is one of the collections belonging to the department, may be of interest to you.. Examples such as the tugras of Ottoman sultans and the inscriptions of the Qur’an make up the Islamic collection.. East Asian and Western sections are among other collections.. Entry is free, by the way, I recommend you stop by while you’re here to see the castle.. Let me remind you that it is closed on Mondays during the winter period from October to the end of April.
Christ Church Cathedral: The entrance fee of the cathedral is 6 Euros. If you decide to buy a ticket and go inside, you should see the famous mummified cat and mouse named “The Cat and The Rat”. The cat chasing the mouse 150 years ago was stuck in the organ inside the cathedral with the mouse and then they were mummified. Irish writer James Joyce, in his book Finnegan’s Wake, referred to it as “…as passionate as the cat on the Christ Church organ pipe…” (original: “…As stuck as that cat to that mouse in that tube of that Christ Church organ…” ) the mummy became famous.
Christ Church Cathedral is connected to Dublinia, a popular activity, by the bridge on the left.
Even if you’re not curious about the interior like me, you should stop by Christ Church to see its building and its surroundings.. You can reach it by bus number 13, 27, 40, 49, 77A, 77X, 123 or by getting off at the Four Courts stop on the red line of the Luas tram.
Reviving Irish history with costumes, “Viking and Dublinia, aiming to provide a ‘Medieval Dublin Experience’, is a two-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and is a very popular activity. It is recommended especially for families with children, and if you are interested, the website is here.
It looks like we’ve finished the historical buildings for places to visit in Dublin Now, Ireland’s famous black beer, Guinness’ You have to stop by their factory to learn about the history of Jameson, the Irish whiskey loved by celebrities like Lady Gaga and Rihanna, and how they are produced.
Guinness Storehouse:
Guinness Storehouse:
strong> It was founded in 1759 by its founder, Arthur Guinness, in St.. James’s Gate Brewery (brewery) leased for 9 thousand years(!), this building has been used as a museum since 2000. As the “magic four ingredients” that make up Guinness; The words water (water), barley (barley), hops (hops) and yeast (yeast) are frequently used.. The distinctive black color of Guinness is given by the way the barley is roasted, and the reason for waiting for a while after pouring the beer into the glass is that nitrogen gas is intense instead of carbon dioxide in Guinness.. Nitrogen, which has a lower solubility than carbon dioxide gas, allows beer to be made at high pressure without foaming.. When poured into the glass, the released nitrogen molecules form the creamy foam of Guinness.. So when we pour it into the glass, we expect the nitrogen gas to rise and form the foam (I may have some mistakes, that’s how I understood it )
Black beer Guinness advertisement The slogans are famous and many of them are featured in his museum.. My Goodness My Guinness!
Beer with an ideal serving time of 2 minutes; It was necessary to hold it at a 45-degree angle and fill three quarters of it, wait a bit, then fill the rest.. The company has emphasized this waiting period many times in its advertisements with the slogan “Good things come to those who wait”.
You will also see Guinness’s award-winning advertising posters during your factory tour.. In addition to the slogan “Guinness is Good For You”, which is often used in Irish pubs and hangs on a wall, there are various advertising posters such as “Lovely Day for a Guinness”, “My Goodness My Guinness” and “Guinness Makes You Strong”.
It is enough to allocate 1 – 1.5 hours for the trip. Afterwards, you can sip your Guinness more consciously while enjoying the Dublin view at the Gravity Bar inside the building
Christ Church Cathedral is on your right. minutes walk, bus 123 or tram to St.. Accessible by getting off at James’s Hospital. Whoever you ask will easily describe the Guinness Storehouse as it is the most popular tourist activity in Dublin.
Tickets are 18 Euros, 10% off when bought online. Price includes one drink. You have to wait in a long line to buy tickets at the gate, so it may be useful to buy them from the website.. Tickets are here.
Open to visitors from 09:30 to 17:00, even 19:00 in July and August closing time.
By attending the whiskey tasting at the end of the Jameson tour, you can try Jameson’s difference from other whiskeys and get a tasting certificate.
Old Jameson Distillery: The former distillery of Jameson, the world’s number one Irish whiskey, is one of the top tourist attractions in Dublin. Although less known in Turkey, Jameson is very famous all over the world and has established itself as the only whiskey that many people can’t give up.. The most important feature that distinguishes Irish whiskeys from other country whiskeys is that Irish whiskeys are distilled three times.. That’s why they taste softer.. For example, Scotch whiskeys are distilled only twice, and this difference in production processes causes Scotch whiskeys to be harder and sooty.. His fans, of course, are a matter of taste
At the Old Jameson Distillery, Jameson’s production is explained and the oak barrels they keep for aging are shown. It takes about an hour to tour inside.. At the end, the guide will ask who would like to volunteer for a whiskey tasting with Scottish and American whiskeys and Jameson.. Volunteer here so you can get an Irish Whiskey Taster certificate The entrance fee is 14 Euros, including a glass of Jameson.
Getting a ticket to the next one of the half-hourly tours it may not be possible. Therefore, if your plan is clear, you may prefer to buy your ticket in advance.. There is also a 10% online discount.. Open every day of the week. The website is here.
You can reach the opposite side of the river Liffey by walking around Christ Church Cathedral or the Guinness Storehouse.. If you are going to use public transport, it is also possible to get off at the Arron Quay stop with the 25, 25A, 25B, 66, 66A, 66B, 67 buses and turn left towards Smithfield or get off at the Smitfield stop on the Luas tram red line.
Ha’penny Bridge over the River Liffey
The top attractions in the city center are finished. Now let’s talk about bridges over the Liffey. Millennium Bridge and Ha’penny Bridge, pedestrian bridges downtown and you’ll probably see. The official name of Ha’penny Bridge, which slopes like a mound, is actually Liffey Bridge.. But in the past, this bridge was known by the people as Penny Half Penny (1.5 Penny) as money was taken from those passing by, and then it was shortened to Ha’penny.. Among the vehicle bridges, the one that caught my attention the most was the Samuel Beckett Bridge, which resembles a stringed instrument.
Other places to see a little far from the city center. as follows.
Kilmainham Gaol: This prison, which has an important place in Irish history, can be reached by a 10-15 minute tram or bus ride from the center.. Entrance fee is 4 Euros and open between 09:30 and 17:30. You can get off at the Suir Road stop on the red line by tram or take the buses 1, 2, 13, 40, 69, 79.
Europe You will get enough of the green in Phoenix Park, the largest park in .
Phoenix Park: Phoenix Park, the largest city park in Europe , a peaceful park loved and visited by the local people, where you can get enough of nature and greenery, and even see herds of deer if you are lucky.. You can wander around and breathe the fresh air, or you can chart your own route by following the landmarks on the map.
To reach by public transport 25, 26, 37, 46A, 66, 66A, You can use buses 66B, 67, 69 or get off at Heuston Station on the Luas tram red line.
Dublin Zoo: Phoenix Park’ You might want to visit the zoo inside (we can say at the entrance).
If you’re into literature, the Dublin Writers Museum and in Parnell Square Consider visiting the >James Joyce Centre. Their websites are here: The James Joyce Center and Dublin Writers Museum
If you want to take a nice walk, walking around the Grand Canal can be a different option. You can get off at the Grand Canal Dock stop of the dart train or take the 1, 4, 7, 8, 47, 56A, 77A busses.
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