| One of the most popular capital cities to visit in Europe, | | | | to independencePrehistoric IrelandThe National Gallery |
| Dublin has many attractions for a mixture of tastes. | | | | is my next recommended place to visit in Dublin. There |
| There are many bars and clubs and is a regular | | | | are four wings to the gallery on four levels:The Dargan |
| favourite destination for stag weekends and hen | | | | WingThe Milltown WingThe Beit WingThe Millenium |
| nights. There is much more to do and see however in | | | | WingThis gallery has a collection of historic and |
| Dublin and this article gives a number of must see | | | | present day art and is situated on Clare Street.Pheonix |
| places to visit before you leave.I am from England and | | | | park is apparently the largest city park in Europe and |
| I love to visit different castles. I think my favourite is | | | | includes the famous Dublin Zoo. Other features |
| Warwick castle, however Dublin castle is also | | | | include:The pheonix monumentAshtown CastlePeople's |
| impressive and certainly worth a visit.The castle | | | | gardenPapal crossA little note of warning, it can be |
| formerly under British rule for around seven hundred | | | | unsafe to visit this park when it becomes dark.St |
| years, was handed over to the Irish free state in 1922. | | | | Patrick's Cathedral is the Protestant Church of Ireland's |
| There are many features of the castle including:The | | | | national cathedral and is situated on St Patrick's Close. |
| throne roomThe figure of justiceThe chester beatty | | | | There are many features to the cathedral |
| library and galleryGarda siochana museumBermingham | | | | including:Lady ChapelThe Boyle MonumentMinot |
| tower roomIf you like museums, The National Museum | | | | TowerSouth AisleThe Guinness Stonehouse is my |
| Of Ireland would be worth a visit. This museum is in | | | | next recommendation. People always say to me, |
| three different parts and in three different locations. | | | | when in Ireland drink a pint or two of Guinness. This |
| The three areas covered are:Archaeology and history | | | | brewery has an interesting exhibition which includes the |
| at Kildare StreetThe museum of natural history at | | | | brewing process, the history of Guinness advertising |
| Merrion StreetIn Benburb Street, there is a wider | | | | and ends with a little tasting, a free pint!There are |
| collection including the countries military and political | | | | many other places and buildings to visit and I hope you |
| historySome of the exhibits at the National Museum Of | | | | enjoy your stay in Dublin. |
| Ireland:Fonthill vaseIrish SilverViking collectionThe road | | | | |