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1. Croke Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Dublin Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Castles
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3. St Patrick's Cathedral

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4. Dublin Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Fabulous Food Trails

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Guinness Storehouse

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7. Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Kilmainham Gaol

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9. Malahide Castle

Romantic Castles
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10. National Botanic Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. National Gallery of Ireland

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. National Museum of Ireland

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13. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

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14. Old Jameson Distillery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Phoenix Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Science Gallery

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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17. St Stephen's Green

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18. Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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19. Temple Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. The Little Museum of Dublin

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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21. Dublin Free Walking Tours

Tours in the Area
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22. Chester Beatty Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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23. Day Tours Unplugged

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Dublin exudes a vibrant combination of heritage and fun that never fails to disappoint.
  • Dublin is a living museum of its history with cathedrals and medieval castles standing alongside 18th-century architectural splendors and masterpieces.
  • Dublin can be experienced and enjoyed by visiting the many museums, galleries, and buildings on a variety of walking tours that delve into the beauty and history of the city.
  • However, to experience Dublin and its locals at their most convivial, the first stop on a visit to this city is a traditional Irish pub, of which there are thousands dotted around the city.

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