The cultural quarter of Dublin, this area with it's variety of pubs and nightclubs, is renowned for it's vibrant nightlife. During the day it is a delight to wander round it's warren of cobbled laneways with arty shops, galleries, restaurants, coffee houses and open air markets. Visit the Arthouse and Gallery of Photography for innovative art and the Design Yard for jewellery.
Guinness Storehouse300 metres to Guinness Brewery, Inside GUINNESS® STOREHOUSE you'll take an incredible journey throughout 250 years of brewing history, discover the pride & passion which goes into making this world -famous beer & uncover a few unexpected surprises.
In 1191, under John Comyn, the first Anglo-Norman archbishop of Dublin, Saint Patrick's was raised to the status of a cathedral and the present building, the largest church in the country, was erected between 1200 and 1270. Between 1860 and 1900 a full-scale restoration based on the original design.
Writer's MuseumDublin is famous as a city of writers and literature, and the Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore, or simply enjoy Dublin's immense literary heritage. At the Writers Musuem, Dublin’s literary celebrities from the past three hundred years are brought to life through their books, letters, portraits and personal items.
Trinity College Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth. Among many famous students to attend the college were playwrights Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett. Trinity's lawns and cobbled quads provide a pleasant haven in the heart of the city. The major attractions are the Old Library and the Book of Kells, housed in the Old Library.