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Kilmainham Gaol Museum vs Chester Beatty
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Chester Beatty Library is preferred by most professionals compared to Kilmainham Gaol. Chester Beatty Library is ranked #1 in Dublin with approval from 7 reviews like On the Grid, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
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Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Fodor's
"Leaders of many failed Irish rebellions spent their last days in this grim, forbidding structure, and it holds a special place in the myth and memory of the country."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you have any desire to understand Irish history – especially the juicy bits about resistance to English rule – then a visit to this former prison is an absolute must."
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Time Out
"This remains the best-known Irish lock-up and one of the most fascinating buildings in the country."
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Let's Go
"Indeed, Kilmainham Gaol is most famous for having housed many famous Irish revolutionaries—many of the central figures in the 1916 Easter Rising were taken here and killed. "
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Atlas Obscura
"One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children. "
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Chester Beatty
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Dublin Castle Dublin 2 Ireland
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Lonely Planet
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"The world-famous library, in the grounds of Dublin Castle, houses the collection of mining engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875–1968), bequeathed to the Irish State on his death."
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Time Out
"Many of the finest works from Sir Alfred Chester Beatty's priceless art collection are housed in this purpose-built museum."
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Fodor's
"A connoisseur's delight, this "library" is considered one of the overlooked treasures of Ireland."
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On sunny days the garden is one of the most tranquil places in central Dublin.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Sir Alfred Chester Beatty established one of the most beautiful collections of Islamic and Far Eastern art... part of it is permanently exhibited on the edge of the gardens of Dublin Castle."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Bibliophiles will be enthralled by the Chester Beatty Library, home to a vast collection of manuscripts and books, as well as prints and paintings."
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