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The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin houses a grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century, including over 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works across a variety of media ranging from drawings and watercolors to prints and sculpture. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1854 and opened to the public a decade later, the National Gallery of Ireland is located in the heart of Dublin just a short distance from Merrion Square and Trinity College. The gallery offers free audio tour guides to visitors to explore the permanent collection, as well as free tours for the public on the weekends, various family activities, a gallery shop, and a casual restaurant.

Merrion Square W, Dublin 2, Ireland, Phone: +3-53-16-61-51-33

National Gallery of Ireland
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