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Marsh's Library vs Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

Both are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Marsh's Library is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane. Marsh's Library is ranked #14 in Dublin with approval from 8 publications such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.

Marsh's Library
Marsh's Library
8 / 10
St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"When Ireland's first public library was founded and endowed in 1701 by Narcissus Marsh, the Archbishop of Dublin, it was made open to "All Graduates and Gentlemen"." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This magnificently preserved scholars' library, virtually unchanged in three centuries, is one of Dublin's most beautiful open secrets, and an absolute highlight of any visit." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. " Full review
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Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
8 / 10
Charlemont House, Dublin 1
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Francis Bacon studio... makes this already impressive gallery a must see for art lovers and fans of the renowned British artist." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Fine collection of French and Irish Impressionist art." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This little gallery, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2008, has a strong collection of Impressionist works led by Degas's Sur la Plage and Manet's La Musique aux Tuileries." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There’s hardly a better way to ruminate over the art in the gallery than over lunch in the basement cafe." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"An entire room is dedicated to Roderick O'Connor (1860-1940), a friend of Gauguin; his canvases reflect the influence of his fellow French painters, from Seurat to Van Gogh." Full review
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