Dublin Airport 20 min
Dublin Zoo (12 min.) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Parnell Luas Stop (2 min) Kilmainham Gaol (12 min.) Prison museum where many of Ireland s political prisoners were incarcerated tortured and executed. The Spire (7 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. St Patrick S Cathedral (10 min.) The Church of Ireland s national cathedral dating from 1220 with lunchtime musical recitals. Parnell Square East (4 min) National Gallery Of Ireland (9 min.) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Trinity College Dublin (12 min.) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings known for its humanities science & medical programs. Trinity College Library (12 min.) Architecture and history Parnell Square East (5 min) Ha Penny Bridge (14 min.) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Christ Church Cathedral (9 min.) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Phoenix Park (11 min.) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as Dublin s playground . National Botanic Gardens (9 min.) Large area with naturalistic sections formal gardens an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. St Stephen S Green (12 min.) Park garden and monument Heuston (13 min) Dublin Castle (8 min.) Historic site dating from 1204 with 2 museums cafes and gardens plus state rooms and a library. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (6 min.) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. |