Dublin is one of the most visited cities in Europe, and with good reason. It’s a vibrant, cultured city with many attractions and experiences that are hard to match anywhere else in the world.
The city is also known for its kind people, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. The proverbial Irish welcome is a reality and it’s not a myth but a fact that you can feel as soon as you walk around the city or in any of its pubs.
1. The Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is one of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions. With seven floors of interactive exhibits, it’s an unmissable experience for any beer lover.
The first floor features a giant beer glass that tells the story of how the world-famous drink is made. Learn about the ingredients, the process and the passion that goes into creating this iconic stout.
Then, head to the top level for a tasting experience in the Gravity Bar. Enjoy a free pint while enjoying stunning views of Dublin!
2. St. Stephen’s Green
When you’re in Dublin, one of the best places to relax and take a break is St. Stephen’s Green, a lovely park right in the centre of the city.
Once a common grazing ground, this park has been enclosed and developed into the beautiful space it is today. It is surrounded by Georgian architecture and two of Dublin’s most iconic five-star hotels.
The park is also home to many historic monuments and beautiful gardens. It’s a favourite for local families, office workers and tourists alike.
One hundred years ago, the park was seized by the Irish Citizen Army during Easter Week 1916. Rebels used barricades, dug trenches and set up a makeshift Red Cross post here.
3. The Sacred Heart Church
Dedicated to Jesus’s Sacred Heart, this church is one of Dublin’s most beautiful landmarks. It’s a must-see for any visitor to Ireland.
The Sacred Heart devotion, also known as the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is one of the most widely practiced Catholic devotions. It highlights Jesus’s unmitigated love and compassion towards humanity.
This Sacred Heart parish was established in 1919 and a new church building was erected soon after. A generous grant from Mary Ellen Bowden helped fund the construction of the sanctuary and rectory on Thirty-ninth and J across from Mercy Hospital.
The design was by Patrick Byrne, who resigned in 1863, after which it was taken over by Pugin and Ashlin, a well-known firm of Dublin architects. Its stonework consists of granite with Bath stone dressings.
4. Epic The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a modern attraction in Dublin’s Docklands, telling the story of why 10 million people left Ireland over the centuries. Voted ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ by the World Travel Awards three years in a row, this digital and interactive museum takes visitors on an extraordinary journey of how a small island made a big impact around the world.
Designed and developed by London-based specialist museum design consultancy Event Communications, which also created Titanic Belfast, the attraction is located in the CHQ building on Custom House Quay. With 20 galleries, each featuring touchscreens, videos, sounds, and animation, this world’s first fully digital museum tells stories of adventure, adversity, and triumph.
5. The Mansion House
The Mansion House is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in Dublin. It has been home to the Lord Mayor of Dublin for three centuries and has played a significant role in Irish history.
During this time, it has hosted many political events and high-profile dignitaries from all over the world. Some of the most famous events that took place here include the first sitting of Dail Eireann in 1919, and the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921.
The Mansion House is an iconic and historic venue for conferences, banquets and private lunches with a capacity of 100 – 200 guests. Located in the centre of Dublin, this large open space offers easy access to public transport and parking facilities making it an ideal choice for your next meeting.