Dublin

Dublin was possibly settled by the Gaels by the 7th century and expanded as a Viking settlement. Later it became the main city in the Kingdom of Ireland following the Norman invasion. It expanded and grew rapidly in the 17th century and was a major city in the British Empire. Following the Act of the Union it fell into decline in the 19th century as political power was under London’s control.

The Easter Rising of 1916, the Irish War of Independence, and the subsequent Irish Civil War resulted in a significant amount of physical destruction in central Dublin. With Irelands independence, Dublin became its capital.

Today almost half of Irelands population live in Dublin. It is the entry point for almost all international visitors to Ireland. It is a vibrant city to visit with its attractions and nightlife.

Name	Type	Class	Area
Bull Island Nature Reserve	Natural	Nature Reserve	North Suburbs
Christ Church Cathedral	Landmark / Religious	Cathedral	South of the River
Dublin Airport	Transportation	Airport	North Suburbs
Dublin Castle	Landmark	Castle	South of the River
Dublin City Gallery - The Hugh Lane	Museum	Modern / Contemporary	North of the River
Dublin Writers Museum	Museum	Authors	North of the River
Dublin Zoo	Attraction	Zoo	West City
Dublinia & the Viking World	Museum	History	South of the River
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum	Museum	History	North of the River
General Post Office	Landmark	Irish Rebellion Site	North of the River
Glasnevin Cemetery	Landmark	Cemetery	North Suburbs
Green on Red Gallery	Museum	Art	South of the River
Guinness Storehouse	Attraction	Brewery	South of the River
Ha'penny Bridge	Landmark	Bridge	South of the River
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)	Museum	History	West City
Irish Whiskey Museum	Museum	Distillation	South of the River
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship	Museum	Nautical	North of the River
Kilmainham Gaol	Landmark	Prison	West City
Little Museum of Dublin	Museum	Political	South of the River
Merrion Square	Landmark	City Square	South of the River
Molly Malone statue	Landmark	Statue	South of the River
National Botanic Gardens	Natural	Gardens	North Suburbs
National Gallery of Ireland	Museum	Irish Art	South of the River
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology & History	Museum	Archaeology	South of the River
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History	Museum	Decorative Art	West City
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History	Museum	History	South of the River
O'Connell Street	Landmark	Street & Spire	North of the River
Old Jameson Distillery	Museum	Distillery	North of the River
Phoenix Park	Natural	City Park	West City
Samuel Beckett Bridge	Landmark	Bridge	South of the River
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral	Landmark / Religious	Cathedral	North of the River
St Stephens Green	Natural	City Park	South of the River
Strawberry Beds	Neighborhood	Village	West City
Temple Bar	Neighborhood	Pub area	South of the River
The Famine Memorial	Landmark	Memorial	North of the River
The Mansion House	Landmark	Mayor's Office	South of the River
Trinity College	Landmark	University	South of the River