DK Travel : Dublin : North of the Liffey : Best of the Rest

North of the Liffey : Best of the Rest

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1. Garden of Remembrance

Opened by Eamon de Valera in 1966 on the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, this peaceful park commemorates all those who died in the fight for Irish Freedom.
2. Rotunda Hospital

Designed by Richard Cassels, this was the first purpose-built maternity hospital in Europe when it opened in 1745. Inside is a beautiful Baroque chapel.
3. St Mary’s Pro Cathedral

Catholic Dublin has not had its own cathedral since the Reformation but St Mary’s has been playing the part since 1825. It is home to the Palestrina choir, who sing the Sunday morning service.
4. Four Courts

This James Gandon masterpiece is a majestic blend of Corinthian columns, copper lantern dome, arcades and arches.
5. National Wax Museum

Geared more towards children than adults, with a Chamber of Horrors and a Wall of Mirrors as well as 300 wax exhibits (see Wax Museum).
6. Kings Inns

Designed by James Gandon in 1795 as a home for barristers.
7. Smithfield

This cobbled area, home to horse fairs on the first Sunday of the month, is also used for concerts.
8. St Mary’s Abbey

Founded in 1139. All that remains of the abbey is the vaulted chapterhouse.
9. St Michan’s Church

The attraction at this 11th-century church is the macabre mummified bodies.
10. GAA Museum

The Gaelic Athletic Association offers an insight into Irish sports.