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Best of Dublin
Cathedral Christ Church
Cathedral Christ Church is one of the finest historic buildings of Dublin, it is located in the oldest part of the city, at the end of Dame Street and the beginning of Patrick Street. This building dates back to 1030 although the present structure dates just from 1871 when was done its restoration in Victorian times, at the expense of the whiskey distiller Henry Roe, who spent over 230 000 pounds (over 26 million euro nowadays) to save the cathedral. Mr. Roe also built the Synod Hall, used today for an exhibition on medieval Dublin called Dublinia. Only the crypt, the transepts and a few other portions dates from medieval times. Among the Cathedral highlights are the magnificent stonework and graceful pointed arches with delicately chiseled supporting columns. This is the mother church for the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalaough of the Church of Ireland.
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Opening times:
Summer (June - August) : 09:00am – 06:00pm
Winter (September - May) : 09:45am – 5:00pm or 06:00pm
Dublin Castle
It was built in the 18th century and was the stronghold of British power for hundred of years. In fact it is the heart of Dublin’s history; even the city gets its name from the “Black Pool” – Irish, Dubh -> black, and Linn -> pool. The Dublin Castle is located on a strategic site on the ridge and the junction if the River Liffey and the Poddle. The Castle was originally built as a defensive fortification for the Norman city of Dublin, later became a royal residence and also, it was the meeting place for the parliament and law courts.
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 2:00pm-5:00pm
Chester Beatty Library
The Chester Beatty Library is located in the heart of the city and it is one of the best museums of Ireland and Europe. The Library contains an extraordinary collection of artistic and culture treasures of the world bequeathed by the New York mining magnate Alfred Chester Beatty (1875 - 1968). The museum’s collection is breathtakingly beautiful and it is complemented by its impressive layout and design. The collection includes amazing works from the Western, Islamic and East Asian worlds, Chinese and other rare books, Islamic and Arabic texts, biblical material, and approximately 22, 000 manuscripts including Koran and Turkish manuscripts.
Opening times:
May - September: Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm
October - April: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
All year: Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Trinity College
The Trinity College was founded in 1592 and it is the oldest and most prestigious college of Ireland. It’s a tranquil retreat from the bustle of the city and the home of Kells, the biggest attraction of Dublin. Walking tours show past statues of famous alumni-poets, iconic architectural features, majestic campaniles, and a few priceless work by well known artists. Standing on a self-contained site in the heart of Dublin, the College covers some 40 acres of cobbled squares and green spaces; around buildings which represent the accumulated architectural riches of three centuries.
Opening times:
Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm
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