The former home of the Guinness family, St Anne's Estate provides extensive public parklands and rose gardens just outside Dublin city centre. Covering 112 hectares, the park provides playing pitches, golf, tennis courts, a Saturday market, playground, café and more. It is also very close to Dollymount Strand, a coastal bird sanctuary.

St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

Rathfarnham Castle located in South Dublin is one of the earliest examples of a fortified house in Ireland. Built in 1583, it was substantially remodelled in the eighteenth century and transformed into a fashionable Georgian residence. Visitors to the castle can take a lively and informative guided tour, or a leisurely self guided stroll through the historic rooms.

Rathfarnham Castle ceiling painted in the style of the masters

Rathfarnham Castle

Walk into the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street and you are magically transported back in time to see famous celtic artefacts. St Patrick's Bell, Tara Brooch, the Ardagh Chalice, ancient Gold, Viking and Medieval items and bog bodies are waiting for you to discover. A stroll through time will take you all the way back to 7,000 BC. It is a must see on your visit to Dublin.

An exterior image of National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology building 

An exterior image of a person walking into the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology building

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, Dublin City, is known for its Georgian Victorian architecture, gallery and beautiful gardens. The former Guinness family estate has been carefully refurbished by the Office of Public Works and is open to the public when not hosting visiting dignitaries and heads of state. Many cultural events and markets take place here.

Farmleigh House and Estate

The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed city park in Europe with 1,750 acres to explore all year round. 

Phoenix Park

The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin City displays work by many artists including Johannes Vermeer, Lavinia Fontana, Jack B Yeats, Alice Neel, Caravaggio, Mainie Jellett and many more.

The Grand Gallery at The National Gallery of Ireland

The Shaw Gallery at The National Gallery of Ireland

Exterior View Merrion Square entrance to the National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland  - Natural History has now closed to the public for a full refurbishment project, you can find further information on their website.

Images Courtesy of the National Museum of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland                                                            

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

The elegant Merrion Square, in Dublin City, is adorned by an attractive public park and retains much of its Georgian character.

Merrion Square

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) in Dublin City is a dynamic modern art museum nestled on 48 acres of land in the heart of Dublin 8. The home of IMMA is the historical site of the 17th century Royal Hospital Kilmainham, where it presents ground breaking exhibitions by the most exciting Irish and international artists.

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA exterior of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA people outdoors on the grounds

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA people dining outdoors

Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA exhibit entitled As Above So Below

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

Founded in 1795, the National Botanic Gardens are a botanic haven within the bustling capital city. Set in Glasnevin, County Dublin, the gardens contain more than 15,000 plant species from habitats around the world. Admission is free.

orange flowers with the glass house of the National Botanic Gardens in the background

view of the glasshouse through an archway covered in ivy

a girl looking at red and purple folwers inside one of the glasshouses

a sculpture of two ladies in the garden of the National Botanic Garden with the glass house in the background

National Botanic Gardens

The National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History, housed at Collins Barracks Dublin, is home to a wide range of objects which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware, as well as examples of folk life and costume.

An exterior view of National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History

Full exterior view of National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History building

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Setting off from the pretty harbour village of Howth, explore some of Dublin’s most spectacular coastline on a 7.8km clifftop loop boasting idyllic island and lighthouse views.

Image of a small house and the lighthouse at Howth Head, Dublin

Howth - Cliff Path Loop

Situated in the heart of Dublin City centre, the Chester Beatty exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world - Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

Chester Beatty

Casino Marino is a miniature architectural masterpiece. The Casino, meaning small house, was commissioned by Lord Charlemont in the mid 18th century. It is a Palladian Neoclassic garden temple and only 5km north of Dublin City centre.

A couple standing outside a Casino Marino

The exterior of Casino Marino under a vibrant blue sky

A couple looking at a guidebook standing in an ornate room

Interior of a large room in an eighteenth century house with a domed ceiling

Casino Marino

Bull Island is a low lying island in the northern part of Dublin bay, County Dublin. It contains a range of natural habitats including sand dunes and salt marshes. The island is popular for walking and birdwatching.

Couple walking on the beach at Bull Island, Dublin City, County Dublin

Bull Island

Áras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of the President of Ireland. Built in 1751, it's situated in Phoenix Park in County Dublin. Visitors are welcome to explore the "Irish White House" and surrounding formal gardens on free guided tours given on most Saturdays. 

Aras an Uachtarain                                                                                  

Áras an Uachtaráin

St. Stephen's Green in Dublin City is a Victorian public park, with tree lined walks, shrubberies, colourful flowerbeds, herbaceous borders, rockeries, and ornamental lake and a garden for the visually impaired.

St. Stephen's Green

The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed city park in Europe, consisting of 1,752 acres, located in Dublin 8, County Dublin. It is home to Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the President of Ireland, Dublin Zoo, fallow deer, Victorian gardens, Ashtown Castle, Farmleigh House and much more.

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre                                                                         

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle

Visit the Custom House Visitor Centre and discover the fascinating history of Dublin City's Custom House. The 18th century architectural masterpiece by James Gandon stands sentinel over the River Liffey. The Custom House Visitor Centre explores the stories connected to the building and encompasses 230 years of Irish History.

The Michael Collins exhibition in the Fire Room at Custom House Visitor Centre

A guided tour in progress at Custom House Visitor Centre

The stone face of a river God on a wall at Custom House in Dublin

A bearded stone face on a wall above a decorative window at Custom House in Dublin

St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

Rathfarnham Castle

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Farmleigh House and Estate

Phoenix Park

National Gallery of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

Merrion Square

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

National Botanic Gardens

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Howth - Cliff Path Loop

Chester Beatty

Casino Marino

Bull Island

Áras an Uachtaráin

St. Stephen's Green

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle

Custom House Visitor Centre

Show nearby

St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

Rathfarnham Castle

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Farmleigh House and Estate

Phoenix Park

National Gallery of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

Merrion Square

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

National Botanic Gardens

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Howth - Cliff Path Loop

Chester Beatty

Casino Marino

Bull Island

Áras an Uachtaráin

St. Stephen's Green

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle

Custom House Visitor Centre