A great accessory to make your Dublin city break a success! The Dublin pass guarantees that you are gifted free entry to almost 30 top attractions. It rewards you with convenience and value.
The Iveagh Gardens might be one among the least known of the Dublin parks yet it is considered by many or almost by all who have visited the place as the finest, a gem-literally a hidden gem. It is much quieter than the other fabled parks of Dublin but has a beauty of its own unparalleled by others. If relaxation is your purpose there is no better place in Dublin which will suit you more perfectly.
A peaceful waterfall, fountains, rose gardens, a grotto, graveled walkways, a maze, wilderness and even woodlands-what more can you probably ask for! The gardens are particularly good in summer- be it for a romantic picnic or a stroll.
If you are in Dublin city around Christmas time or the last week of November, this is the place you should be to. The Lord of this medieval castle is said to be the original Santa figure as he used to shower gifts to his subjects. And that marked the tradition of the “Christmas Box”.
Opening Times:
Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5.00pm
Sun: 11.00am-5.00pm
All year round excl Christmas and 6th-9th April 2009.
Admission Prices:
Adults €6
Child €4
Concession: €5
Family: €16
Highlight:: great to be there in the Christmas season
Well, it is said that if you want to know the story weaving around Ireland’s capital city, a visit to the Dublin City Hall would suffice. Exhibits in the city hall sketch out the fruition of today’s Dublin. A few minutes at the place and you are enlightened on over 1000 years of history as well as the multi-hued past of Dublin.
The Dublinia & The Viking World exhibitions strive to bring alive the medieval and Viking era. This is another one of Dublin’s well-known tourist attractions.
The Fry model Railway is situated within the ramparts of the Malahide castle. It showcases an exclusive collection of Irish trains, handmade models right from the start of rail travel to date. Railways enthusiasts will love the place. This distinctive exhibition is said to be one of the largest miniature railways in the world.
Opening Times:
April to September: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm (Closed lunch 1pm-2pm)
Time-honored from the 18th century, the Avoca Handweavers is the oldest surviving business in the whole country of Ireland. This craft design company is privately owned by a family. The handweaving business still continues today.