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1. Trinity College

Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College is widely recognised as the oldest university in Dublin. The campus’s magnificent Old Library is an 18th century building that houses the 9th century gospel manuscript the Book of Kells. The book portrays prolifically decorated versions of the four gospels on prepared calfskin and attracts half a million visitors every year.
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Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

2. Guinness Storehouse

At the centre of the Guinness Storehouse is the giant pint glass that rises through each of the building’s seven storeys. If full, the glass would hold 14.3 million pints of Guinness. Instead it holds the million visitors that pour through the Storehouse’s doors ever year.
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Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

3. St. Stephen's Green

The park dates back to 1670 but was opened in its present layout in 1880. It occupies 9 hectares of green space and offers 3.5 kilometres of pathways for visitors to stroll, run, cycle, play or just sit back and relax. St Stephen’s Green is an area of Dublin not to be missed, whatever the weather.
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After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

4. Grafton Street

Among the most exclusive spots in European retail, Grafton Street is a boulevard full of upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the two main commercial parts of Dublin and has an international array of big names. Yet the street retains its local charm with well-known street performers and traditional pubs. Bring cash and credit cards for a trip through the street’s upscale boutiques.
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Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

5. Dublin Castle

While most of the building dates to the 1800s, its ancient heritage is still evident in the ancient Record Tower. This sole surviving element of Dublin Castle’s medieval origins is a magnificent stone stalwart. It is the perfect complement to the adjoining 19th century Chapel Royal, built in the Gothic Revival style.
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On Dame Street, south of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, stands the mighty architectural achievement that is Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to 1200. Over the centuries Dublin Castle has been a fortress and treasury, a royal palace and a prison. Prior to Irish independence in the 1920s, it was also the centre of British rule in Ireland. Today, Dublin Castle is a government building and significant historic emblem.

6. O'Connell Street

O’Connell Street is among Dublin’s busiest and recognizable parts. It consists of a wide boulevard divided by spaces for trees and works of art. Admire the many historic buildings and peruse the upscale boutiques that line this busy street.
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Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.

7. St. Patrick's Cathedral

The site, legend has it, is next to a well where St. Patrick baptised converts to Christianity way back in the 5th Century.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin was built in the 13th Century to honour St. Patrick, who is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. It is the main cathedral of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican communion.

8. Dublin Zoo

It’s easy to see why. Dublin Zoo is located in the delightful grounds that make up Phoenix Park so it is slap bang in the centre of the city. Established in 1831, yet looking more and more modern with every year, the 28-hectare Dublin Zoo is one of the oldest in the world. There’s a train to help you cover all that distance, and plenty to see at every stop.
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Dublin Zoo is not the only place in the city that you can take a walk on the wild side but it is probably the most popular. A firm favourite with families, the zoo attracts more than a million visitors every year, and they just keep coming.

9. University College Dublin

The university quickly established a reputation for attracting the best students and faculty in the country, including Fr. Gerald Manley Hopkins and writer James Joyce, becoming one of the most well-respected centres of learning in Europe.
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Originally founded in 1854 as part of the Catholic University of Ireland, then reformed in 1880 and declared a university in its own right in 1908, University College Dublin is one of the Republic of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious education institutions.

What to do in Killashee

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Mondello Park

Catch an event at Mondello Park during your trip to Naas. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Mondello Park

Punchestown Racecourse

Catch an event at Punchestown Racecourse during your trip to Killashee. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Punchestown Racecourse

Toughers Industrial Estate

Toughers Industrial Estate is just one of the places to see in Naas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Toughers Industrial Estate

Naas Racecourse

Catch an event at Naas Racecourse, and enjoy other activities in Naas such as golfing. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Naas Racecourse

Naas Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Naas at Naas Golf Club. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Naas Golf Club

Moat Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Moat Theatre on your trip to Naas. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Moat Theatre

Craddockstown Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Naas at Craddockstown Golf Club. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Craddockstown Golf Club
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