Uma das duas únicas catedrais anglicanas em Dublin, esta igreja venerada fica ao lado dos prados serenos do simbólico Parque de São Patrício. Construída no ano de 1192, a catedral cardinalícia de Glendalough é uma obra-prima arquitetônica cujos múltiplos pináculos sobrevoam as paisagens urbanas de Coombe, Warrenmount e Portobello. As principais atrações dentro da Catedral de São Patrício são os túmulos de Jonathan Swift e seu companheiro, que estão localizados na nave. A catedral também contém a nave medieval mais longa da Irlanda e uma laje de pedra gravada com uma cruz celta que cobre o poço do qual São Patrício abençoou seus súditos. O jardim adjacente é um oásis de boas-vindas neste bairro densamente construído da cidade.
Merrion square is a great place to enjoy a lazy afternoon on the grass. This city park features lush lawns and a variety of statues, including a monument to Oscar Wilde (who once lived at 1, Merrion Square) and a public art piece by Irish American sculptor Jerome Connor. Come on Sundays to see local artists display their works on the park railings. It is also a great place to spend quality time with your family. Nothing short of an urban oasis, head to Merrion Square to escape the stresses of city life.
This building was previously owned by the Church of Ireland and was the Synod Hall right up until 1983. The Medieval Trust now supports the Dublinia exhibition, which aims to cover Dublin's early history, starting with the arrival of the Vikings in 1170 and ending with the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII in 1539. Start the tour in the basement with an audio-tape, taking you through life-size reconstructions, depicting major events, including the Black Death, the rebellion of Silken Thomas, and the United Irishmen uprising. Upstairs features a huge model of Dublin in about 1500. Also of note, in the Great Hall, is a multi-screen presentation on medieval Dublin.
Located in one of Dublin's most exclusive seaside towns, this charming heritage center gives a flavor of how Dublin developed from the Middle Ages, through the Victorian era, to the present day. The center includes models and audio-visual presentations, and an exhibition script specially written by the Irish author and playwright Hugh Leonard. St. Begnet's, an interesting 8th-century church, is just next door.
Localizada acima do calmo Rio Liffey, a Ponte Ha'penny, também conhecida como Ponte Liffey, é um importante marco da cidade. Durante o início do século 18, balsas operadas por um proprietário privado chamado William Walsh cruzavam o rio. Mas essas balsas estavam em condições de deterioração e isso forçou os funcionários a exigir a construção de uma ponte ou o término das balsas de Walsh. Walsh expressou seu desejo de construir a ponte, mas não tinha fundos suficientes. A seu pedido, os passageiros foram cobrados Halfpenny ou Ha'penny como pedágio pela construção da ponte. Foi assim que a ponte ficou conhecida como Ponte Ha'penny. Hoje, atrai visitantes e moradores locais com sua cor branca angelical e promete vistas imaculadas do belo rio.
O Castelo de Dublin simbolizou o domínio inglês por 700 anos, desde que os anglo-normandos construíram sua fortaleza neste local. Mais tarde, o castelo serviria como sede do vice-rei da Irlanda, nomeado pelos ingleses. Em 1922 foi finalmente entregue ao Estado Livre Irlandês. Os apartamentos do castelo ostentam quartos opulentos e maravilhosamente bem decorados, enquanto tapetes de jardins ondulantes conferem-lhe uma aura sedutora. Abrigados dentro do castelo estão insígnias e colecionáveis de interesse histórico. O Castelo está em uso até hoje como um local para funções estaduais, bem como sede de várias agências governamentais. O terreno do castelo também abriga a magnífica Capela Real e a esplêndida Biblioteca Chester Beatty. Uma janela para o passado medieval e monumental do país, este poderoso castelo é de fato um dos bens mais valiosos de Dublin.
Situated in the leafy suburb of Rathfarnham, this building was formerly a school run by the leader of the 1916 Easter Rising, Padraig Pearse. Located in the beautiful grounds of St. Enda's Park, the museum now features a wide range of exhibits, a nature study room with Irish flora and fauna displays and an audio-visual presentation on the life of Pearse called This Man Kept a School. The fine park features riverside walks, a walled garden and a waterfall.
A trip through St Michan's Church and Crypts will leave surely leave a spooky impression on you. These underground vaults in Dublin aren't for the faint of heart, from crusaders bodies, the famed Sheares brothers and other remains can be seen. Found within the church, a beautiful organ once played by Handel is the piece de resistance.
Awash in splendid Georgian architecture, the courtly Leinster House is well known as the seat of the Oireachtas. An erstwhile aristocratic palace of the Duke of Leinster, this magnificent house now forms the ground for some of the country's significant political and legislative decisions. The house was originally built between 1745 to 1748, and is marvelously fronted by statues, manicured lawns and a soaring cenotaph which dedicates itself to lives lost in the fight for Irish Independence. Over the years, the house has received significant renovations, including the Victorian Dáil Chamber, and opulent meeting rooms. A site boasting immense glory and stature, this sprawling, grey house resembles a photograph of a pastoral manor drawn straight out of the Irish countryside.
Housing more than 6,000,000 volumes, the Trinity College Library is one of the largest libraries in Ireland. Although occupying several buildings, four of the main ones are located in the Trinity College Campus itself. From the four, the main drawcard is the Old Library that not only houses the 65-meter-long (213 feet) Long Room, but also houses the Book of Kells that contains the four Gospels of the New Testament. Other items in the library that are equally fascinating include the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic, the Book of Durrow and the Book of Howth. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself mesmerized by the beauty and ancient charm of the magnificent library as well as the amazing collection of ancient texts. After you have toured the library, head to the Trinity College Library Shop and buy some souvenirs for friends and family.
Situated in the heart of the city center, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). His collection is now housed in Dublin Castle in a restored 18th century building with a modern purpose-built block attached. The Library was named Irish Museum of the Year and was recently awarded the title European Museum of the Year, a coveted international accolade in the museum world. The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. The rich collection from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast. Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day. Admission is free.
This small Dublin church has a colorful reputation that it may or may not actually deserve. Built by Fr. John Spratt in 1825, Whitefriar's was designed by Sir George Papworth, who was also responsible for building the St Mary's Pro-Cathedral the previous year. Although the claim has recently been questioned, Whitefriar's claims to possess the remains of St. Valentine. According to the story, Spratt visited Rome in 1835, met Pope Gregory XVI and was given the remains as a gift. The church now boasts a specially designed altar and shrine as well as a statue designed by Irene Broe depicting Saint Valentine holding a crocus plant - the symbol of spring.