Attractions Dublin

There are many great things to do during your visit to Dublin. Spend the day shopping in Grafton Street or relax in St Stephens Green. There are also plenty of sporting occasions from a Rubgy Match at the New Aviva stadium to a Championship Hurling Match in Croke Park. For music lovers there are plenty of great venues including the O2 and the RDS.

We have chosen our top 10 Dublin attractions and listed them below

Christchurch Cathedral

Christchurch is located in the heart of Medieval Dublin, next to Wood Quay. The Cathedral was build in 1038 by a Danish Viking called King Sitric Silkenbeard making it Dublins oldest Building. The Church includes a medieval crypt and includes the Tomb of Strongbow, leader of the Normans. The Cathedral is right beside Dublinia and the two combined give an interesting insight into Viking Ireland.

Phone: +353 1 677 8099 Website: www.cccdub.ie

Abbey Theatre

The Abbey Theatre was founded in 1903 by WB Yeats and Lady Augusta Gregory. The aim of the Theatre is to promote Irish writers and Artists. The theatre has recently held productions of classics like the Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge and The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey.

Phone: +353 1 878 7222 Website: www.abbeytheatre.ie

Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is located in the heart of the St James Gate Brewery and is the number 1 international visitor attraction in Dublin. Learn all there is to know about the famous drink and sample the blackstuff in the Gravity Bar with its 360 degrees panoramic views of Dublin.

Phone: +353 1 408 4800 Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com

Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo is one of Dublins top visitor attractions and is located in the Phoenix Park. The zoo is located close to Heuston Train Station making it very accessible. Visitors can explore the African Plains, which is home to giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs, lions and chimpanzees. The Zoo also includes the World of Cats, World of Primates, Fringes of the Arctic and City Farm.

Phone: +353 1 474 8900 Website: www.dublinzoo.ie

Dublinia

Dublinia is a must see attraction in Dublin and covers Dublins colouful past.The Dublinia exhibition covers the formative period of Dublin's history from the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in 1170 to the 1540s.

Phone: +353 1 6794611 Website: www.dublinia.ie

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