Museums
Apart from being one of Dublins most signicant Georgian buildings, its three statues Fidelity, Hibernia and Mercury have watched over several events since the GPO started trading in 1818. Lives, Letters & Liberty at the An Post Museum outlines the huge part the General Post Ofce (GPO) has played in Irish history. With manuscripts, miniatures, prints and over 260 copies of the Quran, The Chester Beatty Library provides a rich record of rarities for free. The Pearse Museum in Rathfarnham provides a fascinating insight into the innovative bilingual school set up by Pdraig Pearse, one of the key activists in the 1916 Easter Rising. Collections in the three wings of the National Museum of Ireland Archaeology, Natural History and Decorative Arts & History include everything from 2000 year old bog bodies and prehistoric gold to 17th century lace accessories. If youre on a family nd, the Genealogy Advisory Service in the National Library of Ireland is available free of charge if you call in.
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Getting Around
Dublin is a relatively small city so navigating it on foot is perfectly manageable. For a series of selfguided walks, check out our iWalks series of podcasts which are free to download from visitdublin.com. Themes include Georgian Dublin, Castles and Cathedrals, Viking & Medieval Dublin and several more. Download the free Visit Dublin app and explore Dublin on the go! Cycling is an option too with Dublin Bikes, a self-service scheme with over 500 bikes throughout the city. The rst 30 minutes are free.
If youre visiting on a shoestring, Dublin has an abundance of free attractions and events for you to enjoy year round.
Dublin in a Day
AM Start out early at the Chester Beatty Library, European Museum of the Year 2002. Duration: 2 hours
Dame Street and cycle across the city to Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane and the An Post Museum. Duration: 2 hours
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Galleries
The Science Gallery on the Trinity College campus is the rst of its kind in the world and a movable feast of sensory wonders. Equally creative is the National Gallery of Ireland. Keep your eyes peeled for Hellelil and Hilderbrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Frederick William Burton. This masterpiece was recently voted Irelands favourite painting. Stretch your mind and imagination with a visit to the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) or take in an impressionist or two at the Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane.
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Parks & Gardens
Dublin has acres of green areas which wont cost you a cent to visit. The National Botanic Gardens have over 20,000 species of plant, perfectly maintained owerbeds and exquisite Victorian greenhouses. The Victorian Peoples Flower Gardens in the Phoenix Park has a picnic area, ornamental lakes, Victorian bedding schemes and a playground. In the Ashtown Demesne, youll nd a Victorian Kitchen Walled Garden, woodland walks and a caf. Fancy a stroll and an al fresco lunch? Grab a sandwich and head to the Iveagh Gardens, St Stephens Green or Merrion Square three Georgian gems which will leave you feeling like youre miles away from the city centre.
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Shopping & Eating
Shopping in Dublin doesnt need to be a break-the-bank experience. For a taste of real Dublin, the Liberty Market is a must see. Moore Street has an abundance of fruit and vegetables at rock-bottom prices, and Asian Markets around the city stock a multitude of products at bargain prices. Dublins lunch and early bird specials are remarkable even in some of the more traditionally expensive restaurants. Eateries on Parliament Street and Capel Street are particularly easy on the pocket. Temple Bar and Aungier Street have plenty of second hand shops where you can rummage and pick up a potential gem. The Market Arcade on South Great Georges Street is packed with compact stalls selling everything from Chinese embroidered dresses to fortune telling.
Stately Abodes
The Ardgillan Castle and Demesne is a bus ride away and is set in spectacular parklands overlooking the Irish Sea. Tour the castle, numerous gardens, ocean of lawn and woodland paths for free. You can walk in Queen Elizabeths or Obamas shoes on a free tour of ras an Uachtarin, the residence of the President of Ireland. Tickets are issued from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Farmleigh House, also in the Phoenix Park, was once home to a great grandson of Arthur Guinness. Now it accommodates visiting dignitaries and is open to the public for free tours. A visit to the walled gardens, particularly the herb section, is an aromatic treat.
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