Dublin, Ireland: Top Sights

1. Trinity College - Ireland's oldest and most famous college, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I. Famous students include Jonathon Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Thomas Moore.
2. Bank Of Ireland - Once home to the Irish Parliament, this grand Georgian structure is now a fully operative financial institution, but the original House of Lords still exists with its 12,333-piece glass chandelier.
3. Dublin Castle - The state apartments of this towering monumental structure are used to entertain visiting heads of state, while the Record Tower, which lies in the grounds, was once the seat of English power in the city for over seven centuries.
4. Merrion Square - The beautiful flower gardens, which adorn this 18th Century square, are worth a visit alone. Some of the finest town-houses surround it.
5. Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery Of Art -19th century Anglo-Irish works and an astonishing collection of Impressionist paintings are among the artistic delights in this town house.
6. Guinness Brewery - Perhaps unsurprisingly one of the most popular attractions. The brewery itself is closed to the public but free complimentary glasses of the famous black stout is on offer at the Hop Store - a museum/gift shop.
7. Phoenix Park - At 1,752 acres this is Europe's largest area of parkland and home to the residences of the President of Ireland and the American Ambassador.
8. Dublin Writers Museum - Two 18th century town houses display mementoes of Ireland's greatest writers including Joyce, Wilde, Yeats and Beckett.
9. National Gallery Of Ireland - West of Merrion Square, this 19th century gallery features some priceless Old Masters and a reasonably priced restaurant with top-notch food.

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