Ireland
Ireland blends lush green countryside with a lively pub culture, where Dublin is the bustling capital and Galway is a charming small town. Touring the coastal roads by rental car is especially popular.
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Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's capital and largest city. It makes a great starting point for exploring the rest of the country.
45 sights 9 guides Dublin Airport (DUB)
Cork
Cork is a city in southern Ireland, located where the River Lee meets the sea. As the region's political and economic hub with a major international port, it has the lively energy typical of a harbor city.
28 sights 9 guides Cork Airport (ORK)
Limerick
Limerick is a port city on Ireland's west coast that has long developed as a center of commerce and industry. With Shannon Airport nearby, it makes a convenient gateway for exploring western Ireland.
14 sights 9 guides Shannon Airport (SNN)
Galway
Galway is Ireland's third-largest city and the county seat of County Galway. It's famous for its annual International Oyster Festival, so timing a visit around the festival makes for a memorable experience.
19 sights 9 guides Shannon Airport (SNN)
Waterford
Waterford, the county town of County Waterford in southern Ireland, is a compact city with a population of around 50,000. Visitors can explore historic landmarks such as Reginald's Tower and Christ Church Cathedral.
15 sights 9 guides Cork Airport (ORK)
Top sights in Ireland
Castles & palaces
Dublin Castle
A historic castle in the heart of Dublin, once the seat of power that ruled Ireland. Touring its lavish State Apartments lets you experience Irish history up close.
Temples & religious sites
St Patrick's Cathedral
An Anglican cathedral in Dublin, ranked alongside Christ Church Cathedral as one of the city's leading cathedrals. It's a good stop to combine with a walk around Dublin city center.
Museums & galleries
National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland, located in Dublin. It's a quiet place to spend time browsing books and archival materials.
Heritage & monuments
Spire of Dublin
The Spire of Dublin is a 120-meter-tall spire rising above O'Connell Street. Erected in 2003 as a modern landmark, it offers a great view of the city skyline as you walk along the street.
Castles & palaces
Leinster House
The seat of the Irish parliament in Dublin, originally the townhouse of the Dukes of Leinster. Its elegant exterior alone makes it worth a visit.
Parks & gardens
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is a vast park just west of Dublin's city center, where fallow deer roam freely across sweeping lawns and woodland. It's also home to attractions like the zoo, a polo ground, and the Wellington Monument.
Museums & galleries
National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland, located on Merrion Square in Dublin, houses paintings and sculptures spanning many eras. It's a cultural stop worth a visit during a walk through the city center.
Temples & religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
An Anglican cathedral in Dublin, and the older of the city's two surviving medieval cathedrals. Its venerable architecture offers a glimpse into the city's history.
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