Aina Martínez Gutierrez and Cristina Solé Ollé

Museums and Museums and monuments of the monuments of the

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I n d e x I n d e x MONUMENTS:

Anna LiviaAras an Uachtarain Christ Church CathedralDublin CastleMansion HouseMolly MaloneRoyal Hospital KilmainhamSpire of DublinSt.Patrik Catedral

MUSEUMS:

The National museum of Decorative Arts & HistoryThe Dublin Writers museumBram Storkery DublinOscar Wilde HouseThe Natural Museum of Natural History.Chester Beatty Library.The National Wax Museum.

The most important

monuments in Dublin.

Anna LiviaAnna LiviaThis enchanting figure personifies the River Liffey and resides in O'Connell Street, opposite the general Post Office. James Joyce's mythical Anna Livia character is cast in bronze and reclines in a pool of fast flowing water. Locals affectionately refer to this statue as the 'Floozy in the Jacuzzi'.

Aras an Uachtarain Aras an Uachtarain Originally much smaller, this 1751 country house has been extended several times and now appears very grand indeed. 'Aras an Uachtaráin' is Irish for 'House of the President' and this grand home has recently been opened to visitors. Guided tours are available every Saturday and start at the Phoenix Park Visitors Centre. The tour lasts an hour, beginning with a short historical film, and a bus transports visitors to and from the house. As tickets are limited, it is advisable to arrive early. The following items are not allowed into the house for security reasons - backpacks, buggies, cameras and mobile phones.

Christ Church Christ Church CathedralCathedralThis church serves as the city's oldest

building, founded in 1038 by King Sitric of Dublin and constructed by Viking settlers. In 1169 it was rebuilt in stone by the Earl of Pembroke and restored in true Gothic style in 1871. A large number of people visit the cathedral every year to appreciate the wonderful structure of the building and also to see the interesting features, which include remarkable monuments, sculptures, punishment stocks, a crypt which dates from 1172 and even the embalmed heart of the Archbishop of Dublin from 1180.

Dublin CastleDublin CastleOver the years, Dublin Castle has been under siege, almost destroyed by fire and used as a prison, with its 'Undercroft' actually being part of a former Viking fortress. Now the State Apartments are occasionally used for government conferences and similar functions. Other features include the Portrait Gallery, the Gothic Royal Chapel, the Wedgewood Room and the Chester Beatty Library, which has a collection of over 22,000 manuscripts from all over the world.

Mansion HouseMansion HouseAlthough this house is not actually open to members of the public, the impressive exterior is still worth visiting. This Queen Anne-style building was built by Joshua Dawson and has been the official residence of Dublin's Lord Mayors since 1715. The House of Representatives was assembled here in 1919 to adopt Ireland's Declaration of Independence and ratify the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

Molly MaloneMolly Malone

Sweet Molly Malone is a much-loved fictional character in the city and features in Dublin's popular unofficial anthem 'Cockles and Mussels'. Always pointed out during guided bus tours, this life-size bronze resides on the corner of Suffolk Street and Grafton Street, where she is depicted in 17th-century attire, complete with flower cart and affectionately known by locals as 'The Tart with the Cart' and 'The Dolly with the Trolley'.

Royal Hospital KilmainhamRoyal Hospital KilmainhamThe Royal Hospital Kilmainham is widely thought to be the most important 17th-century building in Ireland. It is actually a replica of the Paris hospital 'Les Invalides' and construction finished in 1684. Originally built as a hospice for disabled and veteran soldiers, it operated as a hospital up to the 1920s, but after this the building fell into a state of disrepair and a recent major restoration project has returned the landmark to its former self. Inside there are four galleries arranged around a courtyard, a grand dining room, a spectacular baroque chapel with wonderfully detailed wood carvings and a café. The hospital is also home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art, which exhibits works by famous artists, such as Picasso and Miró, as well as many Irish artists. From the city centre, the Royal Hospital is just a short ride by bus or taxi. Hourly guided tours are available.

Spire of DublinSpire of Dublin

A modern monument erected between 2002 and 2003, the Spire of Dublin stands just across from the James Joyce Statue and was built as a replacement for Nelson's Pillar, which was constructed during the colonial era and destroyed in the sixties by Irish republicans. This contemporary conical spire is made from stainless steel and towers for approximately 120 metres / 394 feet, being installed with the vision of creating an elegant 21st-century landmark.

St. Patrik’s CathedralSt. Patrik’s Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Patrick stands in the city centre, close to Liberties College and Marsh's Library. Currently the biggest church in Ireland, the cathedral was built at the end of the 12th century, on the site of a much older 5th-century Christian building. Boasting Ireland's most powerful pipe organ, some of the country's biggest bells (housed within the West Tower) and a tall spire, this landmark measures in at some 43 metres / 141 feet, being clearly visible from afar.

The most important

museums in Dublin.

The National museum of The National museum of Decorative Arts & Decorative Arts &

History.History.Is home to a wide range of objects which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware, as well as examples of folklife and costume. The exhibitions have been designed in innovative and contemporary galleries. Which opened in September 1997. Today, Collins Barracks the first commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State.

The Dublin Writers The Dublin Writers museum. museum.

Dublin was originated by the journalist and author Maurice Gorham (1902 - 1975), who proposed it to Dublin Tourism. It was to take some years before a suitable building and a sufficient level of funding became available. Opened in November 1991 at No 18, Parnell Square, the museum occupies an original eighteenth-century house, which accommodates the museum rooms, library, gallery and administration area.

Bram Stoker Dublín.Bram Stoker Dublín.

Bram Stoker was a civil servant at Dublin Castle before he went to London to manage a theater and later to write "Dracula." Stoker was Irish. Many places in Ireland's capital influenced Stoker as a person and as writer, and they became steps along the path that led him to Dracula. Now a day, these sites can't only be enjoyed for their historical and cultural value, but also for helping to conjure up one of literature's most iconic interpretations of evil.

Oscar Wilde House. Oscar Wilde House.

Number One Merrion Square is the former childhood home of one of Dublin’s most famous sons, the writer and dramatist Oscar Wilde. American College Dublin came into possession of this house in 1994 and was presented with an extremely generous donation in 1998.

The Natural Museum of Natural The Natural Museum of Natural History.History.

Just two years before Charles Darwin published his famous work, 'The Origin of Species', the Natural History Museum in Merrion Street was opened to the public for the first time in 1857.Now, as then, it educates and inspires, leaving us feeling small and humbled amidst the vast and wondrous diversity of life on display.In this museum, are two million the species, and also It’s decorated and sculptured panels depicting mythological figures.

Chester Beatty LibraryChester Beatty Library..

The Chester Beatty Library was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.[1] The present library, on the grounds of Dublin Castle, opened on February 7, 2000, the 125th anniversary of Sir Alfred's birth and was named European Museum of the Year in 2002.

The National Wax The National Wax Museum.Museum.

The National Wax Museum is a privately owned waxworks museum in Dublin, Ireland. On October 7, 2009, the museum officially re-opened (although it had been open to the public a number of weeks prior) following extensive renovation at its new location in the left flank of the Irish Houses of Parliament, at Foster Place.

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