History & heritage

The past is present in Dublin, with elements of the city dating back to the Viking Age. From the imposing Dublin Castle and beautiful Georgian squares to monuments honouring Irish revolutionaries and authors, you'll be surrounded by history everywhere you go in the capital.

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11 free museums in Dublin
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A Viking journey through Dublin
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The best Georgian buildings in Dublin
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Visit Dublin's most iconic squares
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An Irish writers’ tour of Dublin
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Dublin’s statues and monuments
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Dublin’s castles and fortresses
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Historical houses in Dublin

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Experience Glasnevin: Ireland's National Cemetery
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GPO Museum
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Newman University Church, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
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National Museum of Ireland - Natural History
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
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Trinity College
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Museum of Literature Ireland
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Ardgillan Castle and Gardens
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National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
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Chester Beatty
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The Jeanie Johnston
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Historic Barracks & jails
Kilmainham Gaol
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Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
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Casino Model Railway Museum
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The Book of Kells Experience
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National Print Museum
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Windmill Lane Recording Studios
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Newbridge House & Farm
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Dublin Castle
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St Patrick's Cathedral
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Malahide Castle and Gardens
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Swords Castle
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Farmleigh House and Estate
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Skerries Mills
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The James Joyce Centre
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
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Howth Castle
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National Maritime Museum of Ireland
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James Joyce Museum