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Guinness Storehouse vs Marsh's Library
Guinness Storehouse and Marsh's Library are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Guinness Storehouse is preferred by most professionals compared to Marsh's Library. Guinness Storehouse comes in at 94 with accolades from 9 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Guinness Storehouse
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St. James Gate, James Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
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Fodor's
"Ireland's all-dominating brewery—founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759 and at one time the largest stout-producing brewery in the world—spans a 60-acre spread west of Christ Church Cathedral."
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Concierge
"Tour the laboratory to taste and smell the raw ingredients, and learn from the professional tasters."
Frommer's
"Founded in 1759, the Guinness Brewery is one of the world's most famous breweries, producing a distinctive dark stout."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most popular visit in town is the beer-lover's Disneyland, a multimedia bells-and-whistles homage to the country's most famous export and the city's most enduring symbol."
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Travel + Leisure
"This temple to the city’s renowned stout—a product that’s helped sustain Ireland’s economy for centuries—is the country’s star tourist attraction."
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Marsh's Library
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St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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"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"."
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Lonely Planet
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"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."
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Time Out
"This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. "
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