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Dublin for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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44 places worth your time

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  1. Trinity College & Book of Kells01College Green · attractionTrinity College & Book of KellsTrinity College & Book of Kells rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Kilmainham Gaol02Kilmainham · attractionKilmainham GaolKilmainham Gaol rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology03Kildare Street · attractionNational Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyNational Museum of Ireland – Archaeology rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. Chester Beatty Library04Dame Street · attractionChester Beatty LibraryChester Beatty Library rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. National Gallery of Ireland05Merrion Square · attractionNational Gallery of IrelandNational Gallery of Ireland rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne06Boyne Valley · destinationNewgrange & Brú na BóinneNewgrange & Brú na Bóinne rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. A Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football)07Drumcondra · experienceA Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football)A Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. 14 Henrietta Street08Henrietta Street · attraction14 Henrietta Street14 Henrietta Street rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Dublin Castle09Dame Street · attractionDublin CastleDublin Castle rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. St Patrick's Cathedral10The Liberties · attractionSt Patrick's CathedralSt Patrick's Cathedral rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History11Stoneybatter · attractionNational Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & HistoryNational Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum12Docklands · attractionEPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumEPIC The Irish Emigration Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. The Little Museum of Dublin13St Stephen's Green · attractionThe Little Museum of DublinThe Little Museum of Dublin rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street14O'Connell Street · attractionGPO Witness History / O'Connell StreetGPO Witness History / O'Connell Street rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)15Kilmainham · attractionIrish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. Hugh Lane Gallery16O'Connell Street · attractionHugh Lane GalleryHugh Lane Gallery rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Marsh's Library17The Liberties · attractionMarsh's LibraryMarsh's Library rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  18. Glasnevin Cemetery & Museum18Glasnevin · attractionGlasnevin Cemetery & MuseumGlasnevin Cemetery & Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  19. The Cobblestone (Smithfield)19Smithfield · experienceThe Cobblestone (Smithfield)The Cobblestone (Smithfield) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  20. Christ Church Cathedral20Wood Quay · attractionChrist Church CathedralChrist Church Cathedral rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  21. Glendalough Day-Trip21Wicklow Mountains · destinationGlendalough Day-TripGlendalough Day-Trip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  22. Croke Park & GAA Museum Tour22Drumcondra · experienceCroke Park & GAA Museum TourCroke Park & GAA Museum Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  23. Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship23Docklands · experienceJeanie Johnston Famine ShipJeanie Johnston Famine Ship rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  24. Malahide Castle & Gardens24Malahide · destinationMalahide Castle & GardensMalahide Castle & Gardens rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  25. Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl25Temple Bar · experienceTraditional Irish Music Pub CrawlTraditional Irish Music Pub Crawl rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  26. St Audoen's Church & Medieval Walls26The Liberties · attractionSt Audoen's Church & Medieval WallsSt Audoen's Church & Medieval Walls rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  27. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection27Dublin · hotelThe Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionThe Shelbourne, Autograph Collection rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  28. Guinness Storehouse28The Liberties · attractionGuinness StorehouseGuinness Storehouse offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  29. Teeling Whiskey Distillery29The Liberties · experienceTeeling Whiskey DistilleryTeeling Whiskey Distillery offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  30. Merrion Square30Merrion Square · attractionMerrion SquareMerrion Square offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  31. The Merrion Hotel31Dublin · hotelThe Merrion HotelThe Merrion Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  32. Jameson Distillery Bow St.32Smithfield · experienceJameson Distillery Bow St.Jameson Distillery Bow St. offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  33. Dublinia33Wood Quay · attractionDubliniaDublinia offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  34. Stoneybatter34Stoneybatter · neighborhoodStoneybatterStoneybatter offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  35. Irish Whiskey Museum35College Green · attractionIrish Whiskey MuseumIrish Whiskey Museum offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  36. Grafton Street36Grafton Street · neighborhoodGrafton StreetGrafton Street offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  37. Roe & Co Distillery37The Liberties · experienceRoe & Co DistilleryRoe & Co Distillery offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  38. George's Street Arcade38South City Centre · attractionGeorge's Street ArcadeGeorge's Street Arcade offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  39. Aviva Stadium Tour39Ballsbridge · experienceAviva Stadium TourAviva Stadium Tour offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  40. Temple Bar (district)40Temple Bar · neighborhoodTemple Bar (district)Temple Bar (district) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  41. Ha'penny Bridge41Temple Bar · attractionHa'penny BridgeHa'penny Bridge offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  42. Samuel Beckett Bridge & Docklands42Docklands · attractionSamuel Beckett Bridge & DocklandsSamuel Beckett Bridge & Docklands offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  43. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour43City Centre · passHop-On Hop-Off Bus TourHop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  44. The Winding Stair44Dublin · restaurantThe Winding StairThe Winding Stair offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict