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Dublin's best sites
From sipping a pint of Guinness, known as the "black stuff", in the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar, to gazing at the stunning architecture of Trinity College, a tourist in Dublin won't be stuck for things to do. The capital has changed enormously in recent years - as has the country - but the city still manages to combine the old with the new.
Even though the city center has a metropolitan feel to it, visitors here will still get a sense of Dublin's history.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Castle are all must-sees. Culture vultures, as well as history buffs, will also delight in Ireland's capital as there are plenty of galleries and museums to choose from, including the National Gallery of Ireland.
Many of the attractions listed above are within walking distance of each other. And there is simply no better way of getting to know Dublin that getting lost on its meandering, haphazard streets.
This is expensive (adult tickets are €13.50, or almost $19), but no trip to Dublin is complete without a visit and every tourist seems to come back at least once. The Guinness Storehouse is an impressive building: the core of the building is shaped like a giant pint glass, and consists of seven floors. Along each floor, you get to see how Guinness is made. The top floor, which holds the Gravity Bar, is the most fun. You get a complimentary pint of Guinness and the most spectacular view of Dublin, which is worth the admission price alone.
This museum is a must for history buffs. Kilmainham Gaol tells part of the story of Irish history. The leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed here while several Irish nationalist leaders were imprisoned here over the years. Although this is located about a 15-minute bus ride from the city center, you can make a day of it by visiting the nearby Irish Museum of Modern Art.
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