This tour is a guide trough Dublin's historical landmarks. You will see some of the most important and notorious places in Dublin and get a glimpse into the city’s extensive history.
1) Garden of Remembrance
This garden was opened in 1966 for the 50th anniversary of the Irish uprising against the English. It's dedicated to those who died during the struggle for Irish Freedom. You can see a rectangular pond and a sculpture of the Children of Lir in this garden.
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2) The Spire of Dublin
The official name of the the world's tallest sculpture is the Monument of Light. The Spire is a large steel construction 120 meters in height. A creation of the modern renovation of Dublin, the Spire replaces the Nelson's Column that was destroyed in the 1960s. This huge structure looks different depending on the lighting.
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3) Custom House
A neoclassical 18th century building, the Custom House is located in downtown Dublin and houses the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. This building has a long legacy and very rich history.
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4) Tara Street
This is a popular road because it is the major route leading downtown. This street was also mentioned by James Joyce, in his famous book “Ulysses.” Leopold Bloom was a frequent guest of Tara Street's public bathhouses. Many important state and media institutions have their headquarters on Tara Street.
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5) Trinity College
Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592. The Old Library is famous for its antiquarian books. There you can see the Book of Kells, a major attraction at Trinity. The College Chapel and the Berkeley Library are also worth a visit.
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6) Bank of Ireland - Former Parliament House
This building is the symbol of Ireland’s independence from Great Britain. It has been known as the Irish Parliament House, but today is known as the Bank of Ireland, College Green because it is used as a branch of the National Irish Bank. Bank of Ireland is the world's first two chamber parliament house. Many important events in modern Irish history have taken place here.
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7) Molly Malone Statue
Molly Malone is a beautiful fishmonger from a famous Irish song of the same name. The song has become the unofficial anthem of Dublin. Many football and rugby fans sing this song during the games. The young lady mentioned in the song has an interesting history as well. The statue was erected in 1987.
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8) Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of Dublin. Built in the 13th century, the castle has served as a defensive fortification, a royal residence and a military garrison. Nowadays, it hosts European union presidents, heads of state and leaders of business and government. Dublin Castle also hosts the ceremony of the inauguration.
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9) City Hall
The City Hall is an historic building in Dublin, Ireland, built between 1769 and 1779. It housed the Royal Exchange and the main function of the building was to provide a meeting place for the businessmen of Dublin. Nowadays, an exhibition on the history of Dublin is found here.
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10) Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Brewery was founded in 1759. It's one of the most important landmarks in Ireland. The storehouse contains the Guinness Brewery Hop Store, a museum and the Gravity Bar, located on the top floor.
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