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County Dublin - Things to Do


Flights: Cheap airfare to County Dublin (arriving in Dublin, Ireland - Dublin Airport)

Things to Do: Historic sites

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 330 attractions in Dublin

This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.

Attraction type: Old jail; Specialty museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Dalkey
Attraction type: Neighborhood; History museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 330 attractions in Dublin

The basement crypt provides a history of the Church and the country rulers that are contributors to its history. Audio self tours are available for 6 Euros that are helpfule in understanding the...

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Historic site; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 330 attractions in Dublin

The building facade of Trinity College is among many constructed since the foundation of the College on March 13th, 1592. The design is attributed to Theodore Jacobsen, a London-based amateur architect, with the collaboration of Henry Keene and John Sanderson.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site; Library; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 330 attractions in Dublin

This well-preserved 13th-century castle once served as the seat of the Irish monarchy.

Attraction type: Historic site; Castle; Architectural building; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 330 attractions in Dublin

No. 29 Lower Fitzwilliam Street is a very simple town house just off Merrion Square, not alarming from the outside but steeped in history. A great place to go if you have an hour to kill in the city...

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: History museum; Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #41 of 330 attractions in Dublin

Majestic cathedral housing the remains of Jonathan Swift.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 330 attractions in Dublin

This cultural center promotes the study of Joyce's work and is housed in a beautiful 18th-century Georgian mansion.

Attraction type: Historic home; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #60 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #63 of 330 attractions in Dublin

During Ireland's battle for independence against the British, this building was used as a fort by Irish rebel troops.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic site; Tour; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #68 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: Statue
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 330 attractions in Dublin

Arbour Hill Memorial The graves of fourteen of the sixteen men who were executed after the 1916 Rising are at Arbour Hill.  Every year there is a memorial mass, and the laying of a wreath by the head...

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Malahide
Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #97 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #100 of 330 attractions in Dublin

Known by some locals as the "floozie in the jacuzzi," this statue depicts one of James Joyce's fictional characters.

Attraction type: Fountain; Statue
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #122 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: Historic village; History museum; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #142 of 330 attractions in Dublin
Attraction type: Historic home; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #143 of 330 attractions in Dublin

Legendary writer James Joyce attended this Catholic university.

Attraction type: Historic site
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