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Dublin CastlevsNational Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Both Dublin Castle and National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology ranks slightly higher than Dublin Castle. National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Time Out and Fodor's.
Dublin Castle
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Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "As seat and symbol of the British rule of Ireland for more than seven centuries, Dublin Castle figured largely in Ireland's turbulent history early in the 20th century." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The stronghold of British power in Ireland for 700 years is principally an 18th-century creation that is more hotch-potch palace than medieval castle." Full review
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The highlight is a visit to the subterranean excavations of the old castle, discovered by accident in 1986.
Time Out "More a collection of 18th-century administrative buildings, albeit very fine ones, built on a medieval plan of two courtyards." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wandering the lavishly decorated rooms (which are sometimes closer to dizzyingly gaudy than merely ornate), you'll learn other golden nuggets of information." Full review
Let's Go "Like the White House, Dublin Castle is a governmental building that also doubles as a tourist attraction." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At the urban heart of Dublin, it has evolved from an imposing fortress into an administrative hub... and is today the symbol of the Irish State." Full review
The Telegraph "Dublin Castle was founded in 1204, and remained for the next 800 years the main centre of English and British rule in Ireland." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Right in the heart of the city, the site of the Dublin Castle has played a part in Ireland's history...the oldest remaining structure, the Record Tower, dates back to the 13th century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This well-preserved castle, which dates back to the early 13th century, is a real must-see for anyone visiting Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Once the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland, Dublin Castle now welcomes world travelers interested in learning about the history of the country"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
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Kildare St. Annex, 7–9 Merrion Row, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "One of four branches of The National Museum of Ireland, and home to a fabled collection of Irish artifacts dating from 7000 BC to the present." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The mother of Irish museums and the country’s most important cultural institution was established in 1977 as the primary repository of the nation’s archaeological treasures." Full review
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The star attractions are all here... enthralling stuff!
Time Out "Established in 1877 by the Science and Art Museums Act, the National Museum is deservedly one of Dublin's most popular attractions." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"With Collins Barracks, this forms the setting for the collections of the National Museum and focuses on archaeological and Celtic items, including the remarkable Treasury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Archeology arm holds an extensive collection of treasures within a magnificent Victorian Palladian building. The exhibits are dazzling, with treasures spilling over several floors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With eight permanent exhibitions, this free archaeology-focused museum can feel daunting—but it's still well worth planning a visit." Full review
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Don't miss the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition, where you’ll find Bog Bodies—human remains found in Ireland’s boglands during the Iron Age. Today they're perfectly preserved, complete with hair, teeth, and even eyelashes.
Frommer's "Established in 1890, this museum is a reflection of Ireland's heritage from 2000 B.C. to the present." Full review
