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Christ Church Cathedral Dating back to the 11th Century, Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest building in Dublin, though it underwent a massive restoration in the 19th century. Particularly interesting is the crypt, which pre-dates the cathedral. €6, students €4, children with parent: free. Guinness Storehouse Retells the story of Dublin's most famous drink. The exhibition is interesting and is self-guided. The exhibition works its way upwards from the ground floor and culminates at the seventh floor Gravity Bar, which has great views over Dublin and forms the head of the giant pint of Guinness formed by the atrium. Price of entry includes a pint, which can be redeemed at the gravity bar or at the education center where you learn the proper way to pour a glass of Guinness. Open Daily 09:30 - 17:00. Adults €16,50; Students and Seniors €13; Children 6-12 €5. National Gallery of Ireland The National Gallery of Ireland is located in the heart of Dublin and holds the national collection of European and Irish fine art. Admission is free. Hours: Monday - Saturday 09:15 - 17:30; Thursdays 09:15 - 20:30 and Sundays 11:00 - 17:30. 
The Temple Bar The Temple Bar district has a mixture of food, drink, shopping and music. It appeals to all ages, but is a hot spot for tourists. The narrow, cobble stoned streets gives it an original feeling within the heart of the city. Its central location also makes it easy to walk to from Dublin's Centre. Old Library at Trinity College Trinity's lawns and cobbled quads provide a pleasant haven in the heart of the city. Among many famous students to attend the college were playwrights Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett. The major attractions are the Old Library and the Book of Kells. Hours: Monday - Saturday (October - May) 09:30 - 17:00; Sunday 12:00 - 16:30. Admission €9 - €26. How to get the most from a short trip to Dublin, Ireland: Kick off your journey in the buzzing Irish capital. Stroll through stately St Stephen's Green, learn about the country's Bronze- and Iron-Age history, Viking heritage and Celtic customs at the exceptional National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and stop for lunch in casual or formal surrounds at Fade Street Social. Afterwards, visit prestigious Trinity College to see one of the world's oldest manuscripts, the Book of Kells. Fans of the 'black stuff' will want to hit the Guinness Storehouse, while history buffs shouldn't miss Kilmainham Gaol. Cross the Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey for dinner at restaurant/bookshop the Winding Stair. Dublin's literary history and its legendary pubs both deserve thorough exploration; combine the two on the animated Dublin Literary Pub Crawl. Sleeping options abound, from state-of-the-art hostels like Isaacs Hostel to refined townhouse digs such as Trinity Lodge.
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