18 Incredible Things To Do In Historic Dublin, Ireland

by Aug 11, 2021Dublin, Europe, Ireland

18 Incredible Things To Do In Historic Dublin, Ireland

Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | Aug. 11, 2021

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The Long Room in Trinity College's Old Library, Dublin, Ireland.
THE LONG ROOM IN TRINITY COLLEGE’S OLD LIBRARY (PHOTO CREDIT: STLJB / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM)

Dublin, the capital and largest city of Ireland, established on the banks of the River Liffey and the lesser-known River Poddle, more than 1,000 years ago, spans both centuries and miles of history. 

Like 10 percent of Americans, I’m part Irish. With each visit, I find something new about Irish life. The deep history of the country leaves plenty to explore.

1. Trinity College, Dublin

The Book Of Kells

When most people think of historic Dublin, they think of the Book of Kells. Kept within the same building as Trinity’s Long Hall, this attraction can take you 3 hours or more if you read all the signage.

The illuminative manuscript contains the four gospels and is thought to have been created around 800 A.D. You can find a digital version here.

Once done, go up another flight of stairs to one of my favorite places in all of Ireland: 

The Long Room

This library has 51 marble busts lining either side of the path that holds one of the few remaining copies of the 1916 Easter Rising freedom declaration 

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