<strong>Ha'Penny Bridge:</strong> Spanning the River Liffey, the Ha'Penny Bridge is made of cast iron. It was the first pedestrian bridge over the river, built in 1816. Click through the gallery for more photos of what to see in Dublin, Ireland:
Ha'Penny Bridge: Spanning the River Liffey, the Ha'Penny Bridge is made of cast iron. It was the first pedestrian bridge over the river, built in 1816. Click through the gallery for more photos of what to see in Dublin, Ireland:
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<strong>National Gallery of Ireland:</strong> This splendid gallery holds works of national heritage such as "The Liffey Swim" by Jack B. Yeats, as well as masters from across Europe including Picasso, Monet and Caravaggio.
National Gallery of Ireland: This splendid gallery holds works of national heritage such as "The Liffey Swim" by Jack B. Yeats, as well as masters from across Europe including Picasso, Monet and Caravaggio.
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<strong>Old Jameson Distillery:</strong> This is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971 -- production is now in County Cork. The Bow Street location in Dublin makes for an excellent historical tour.
Old Jameson Distillery: This is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971 -- production is now in County Cork. The Bow Street location in Dublin makes for an excellent historical tour.
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<strong>Dublin Castle:</strong> It dates to the 1200s, but a fire and rebuilding in later centuries accounts for the Georgian look of this part of the structure.
Dublin Castle: It dates to the 1200s, but a fire and rebuilding in later centuries accounts for the Georgian look of this part of the structure.
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<strong>The Long Hall: </strong>More than 250 years old, the elegantly mirrored Long Hall pub is one of the city's most venerable drinking spots. Other hallowed watering holes include Grogans and The Stag's Head.
The Long Hall: More than 250 years old, the elegantly mirrored Long Hall pub is one of the city's most venerable drinking spots. Other hallowed watering holes include Grogans and The Stag's Head.
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<strong>St. Stephen's Green:</strong> Ducks enjoying a bright day in the green, a quiet oasis amid the hustle and bustle of central Dublin. It's an easy walk from here to many major attractions.
St. Stephen's Green: Ducks enjoying a bright day in the green, a quiet oasis amid the hustle and bustle of central Dublin. It's an easy walk from here to many major attractions.
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<strong>St. Patrick's Cathedral:</strong> You can come here for a worship service, if you're so inclined, or take a tour of this magnificent structure that dates back to the 1200s.
St. Patrick's Cathedral: You can come here for a worship service, if you're so inclined, or take a tour of this magnificent structure that dates back to the 1200s.
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<strong>Jeanie Johnston ship:</strong> See the vessel that took thousands of Irish across the Atlantic to North America during the years of the Great Famine.
Jeanie Johnston ship: See the vessel that took thousands of Irish across the Atlantic to North America during the years of the Great Famine.
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<strong>Trinity College Library:</strong> The Long Room in the Old Library at Trinity College is heaven for anyone who loves old books.
Trinity College Library: The Long Room in the Old Library at Trinity College is heaven for anyone who loves old books.
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<strong>Natural History Museum:</strong> An elephant in Dublin? You can see this along with exhibits on animals native to Ireland when you visit here.
Natural History Museum: An elephant in Dublin? You can see this along with exhibits on animals native to Ireland when you visit here.
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<strong>Dublin Writers Museum:</strong> Discover centuries of Irish literature here, from Jonathan Swift to James Joyce.
Dublin Writers Museum: Discover centuries of Irish literature here, from Jonathan Swift to James Joyce.
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<strong>Guinness Storehouse:</strong> Pints of Guinness await sampling. Guinness is an Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness.
Guinness Storehouse: Pints of Guinness await sampling. Guinness is an Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness.
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<strong>Grafton Street:</strong> Head here for high-end shopping and people watching.
Grafton Street: Head here for high-end shopping and people watching.
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