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1. Trinity College
Ireland's most prestigious university was founded by Elizabeth I in 1592 in the hope of offering Dublin’s sons a reason to pursue their studies at home, away from the infectious threat of popery on the continent.
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2. Aviva Stadium
Aviva Stadium is the national sports arena, where Ireland plays international rugby and soccer games. The structure has a futuristic design and stands in a picturesque area of fields and a canal. Experience the rhapsody and songs of the nation’s passionate fans in this stadium of 51,700 seats.
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3. Guinness Storehouse
St. James’s Gate Brewery has been home to Guinness since 1759. The impressive building, formerly the Guinness fermentation plant, has been remodelled into the shape of a giant pint of the “black stuff”.
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4. St. Stephen's Green
Follow the signs to “Faiche Stiabhna”, as the Irish call St. Stephen’s Green, for an inner-city oasis. Admire the Victorian buildings, play soccer, throw a frisbee, watch people, jog, feed the ducks, doze or have a picnic in this popular Dublin park. You could also bring a novel written by one of Dublin’s great authors and read it at the very spot where they found their inspiration!
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5. Dublin Castle
The 18th-century Dublin Castle is among the city’s most iconic sites. A small park with pretty floral displays lies behind the castle, which replaced a 13th-century Viking military fortress. Learn its fascinating history as the seat of British and Irish governments over the centuries.
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6. Croke Park
A World-Famous StadiumCroke Park certainly is impressive, however. It’s Ireland’s largest stadium, and with the capacity to seat 82,000 sporting fans, it is the fourth largest in Europe. During matches the noise and chants from the crowd can be heard all over the city of Dublin.
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7. 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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K Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Straffan at K Club. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
- K Club
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- St. Stephen's Green
- Dublin Castle
- Croke Park
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Grafton Street
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Emerald Park
- University College Dublin
- Dublin Zoo
- Marlay Park
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Phoenix Park
- Kildare Shopping Village
- Olympia Theatre
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Powerscourt Estate
- Merrion Square
- Clontarf Castle
- Mondello Park
- Beacon Hospital
- Beaumont Hospital
- Grand Canal
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Iveagh Gardens
- Dublin City University
- Punchestown Racecourse
- The Book of Kells
- National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
- Gaiety Theatre
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