1. Guiness Storehouse: An appreciation for Ireland’s famous brew can be found within the walls of St. James’ Gate. A tour of the brewery concludes with a free pint (included in your ticket price) in the Gravity Bar, with an excellent view of Dublin on a clear day.
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2. National Gallery: You could easily spend a day in the National Gallery, but the one section not to be missed is the gallery dedicated to brother of W.B. Yeats, the painter Jack B. Yeats. Vibrant colors and smooth strokes will surprise the visitor who expects more muted tones and traditional scenes.
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3. Dublin Castle: While the tour of the fancy, elaborate section of Dublin Castle is interesting, the best aspect is the conclusion of the tour, that brings guests to the excavation currently ongoing at the Castle. It helps to paint a picture of what Dublin would have been like centuries ago.
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4. Writers Museum:If you have an interest in literature or literary history, the Irish Writer’s Museum has some rare manuscripts worth a visit. Providing a satisfying overview of the major players in Irish literature, this museum is set in a historical Georgian home on Parnell Square.
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5. Trinity College, Library Long Room: A ticket to see the Book of Kells grants you access to The Long Room. An impressive display of ancient looking manuscripts lines the walls from floor to cathedral ceiling.
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6. Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum: The one tour every visitor of Dublin should take is the one offered in Kilmainham Jail. Important elements of Irish history are revealed as cells of the leaders of Irish rebellions are seen. Now a museum and the setting for a few popular films, you may recognize areas of this Dublin landmark during your tour.
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Erin Kiskis is the Community Manager at Ruba, a new online travel site that lets users share their favorite places and travel experiences in a highly visual guide format. She’d rather spend all her time actually traveling if she could.
Her favorite places to travel are Kenya and Australia and her favorite things to do on vacation are take photos and eat bizarre and delicious foods.
