Dublin Tourist Information - Four Courts Hostel

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Listed below are some tourist attractions around Dublin:-

Trinity College

Irelands oldest university where Swift, Beckett, Goldsmith and Wilde studied.

The Book of Kells

The 9th century illuminated manuscript, which is housed at Trinity College.

Christ Church Cathedral

Founded in 1038, rebuilt in 1169 by "Strongbow", houses many relics and a unique crypt.

St Michans Church

Burial site of Bram Stoker, author of "Dracula". Houses "Handel's Organ". Also home to a fascinating display of naturally mummified corpses in the crypt and the death masks of Wolfe Tone.

St Patrick's Cathedral

Founded in the 5th century, completed in the 13th century. The site of the first ever performance of "Handel's Messiah".

Kilmainham Gaol

The prison where the rebel leaders were held and later executed.

James Joyce Centre

Guided tours of this beautifully restored Georgian house includes various exhibition rooms.

Dublin's Writers Museum

The works of Dublin's best known writers based in a superb 18th century mansion.

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Based in the royal hospital, Kilmainham. Temporary and permanent collections.

Hugh Lane Gallery

An extensive collection of 20th century Irish and international art.

National Gallery of Ireland

Contains a vast collection of Irish paintings and a wide range of European art.

National Museum of Ireland

Opened in 1890, this impressive archaeological collection contains artifacts from 7000 bc to the 20 century including the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Broch.

Phoenix Park

The largest park in Europe, encloses the home of the Irish President as well as the worlds 2nd oldest Zoological gardens.

Temple Bar

A haven of live music venues, night-clubs, café's and pubs.

The Guinness Brewery

Sample a pint of this famous creamy stout after an intriguing tour complete with a fantastic view over the city.

The Old Jameson Distillery

A guide to Irish whiskey making.

The GAA Museum

Offers an insight into the history of Ireland's unique Gaelic Games.