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The easiest way to get around Dublin’s compact city center is on foot. The Dublin Tourism center at Suffolk Street is a good place to start your planning – located in a graceful converted church, it contains racks of tourist information, guide books for sale, on-site booking agents for tours and accommodations, a café, and souvenir shops.

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Trinity College
Walk around campus and imagine college life experienced here by Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, and Bram Stoker. Trinity is home to the magnificent Book Of Kells, illustrated by 9th century monks.
College Green, Dublin 2; Dublin; 011-353-1-896-1000; www.tcd.ie
Tags: family | architecture | culture | history
Guinness Storehouse
Discover how Ireland’s most famous brew is made and enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop Gravity Bar.
St. James’ Gate, Dublin 8; Dublin; 011-353-1-408-4800; www.guinnessstorehouse.com
Tags: international travel | culture | history | beer
Christ Church Cathedral
For a taste of Dublin’s medieval heritage, visit the Dublinia exhibition at Christ Church before taking in the splendor of the 12th-century cathedral itself.
Christchurch Pl., Dublin 8; Dublin; 011-353-1-677-8099; www.cccdub.ie
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
There has been a church here since the 5th century; the present church was founded in 1191. The writer and satirist Jonathan Swift was dean here from 1713 to 1747.
St Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8; Dublin; 011-353-1-475-4817; www.stpatrickscathedral.ie
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Dublin Castle
Check out this mix of interesting buildings dating from 1215 to 1964 and remains of Viking defenses. The castle is also home to the State Apartments and the Chester Beatty Library which houses a magnificent collection of rare books and manuscripts.
Dame St., Dublin 2; Dublin; 011-353-1-645-8813; www.dublincastle.ie
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Irish Rail
Head north via the DART suburban rail line to the fishing village of Howth with its summit views, or south to Dalkey and Killiney Bay, home of U2’s Bono and Enya, perhaps stopping off at the James Joyce Tower in Sandycove on the way back.
Dublin; www.irishrail.ie
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