Dublin, Ireland, is a city that is well worth exploring on your own. You’ll get the best experience by wandering its streets and letting your wanderlust guide you. However, before you do that, make sure to check out these must-see tourist attractions.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Built in the 12th century, Gothic-style St. Patrick’s Cathedral is arguably the most famous monument in Dublin. It is one of the few buildings from the medieval period that remain in the city and visiting offers an opportunity for spiritual, cultural, and educational experience. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy astonishing architecture, mesmerizing stained-glass windows, artworks, and much more.
The Guinness Storehouse
Even if you are an occasional beer drinker, the chances are that you had a glass of Guinness beer at least once in your life. If that is so, then your visit to Dublin has to include a stop at The Guinness Storehouse. It is a one-kind experience that will allow you to learn more about this world-famous beer, see how it’s made, and enjoy a tasting session.
The Book of Kells at Trinity College
The Book of Kells is an illustrated manuscript from the 9th century that contains four Gospels of the New Testament alongside other texts. It is renowned for its complex ornamentation and beauty of the illustrations and artworks found inside. It is housed at Trinity College, which is a worthy attraction on its own, and visitors can observe two pages of the book at any given time. The pages are rotated every 12 weeks.