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National Gallery of Ireland vs Kilmainham Gaol Museum

National Gallery of Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Kilmainham Gaol ranks slightly better than National Gallery of Ireland. Kilmainham Gaol comes in at 92 with recommendations from 9 publications such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

National Gallery of Ireland
National Gallery of Ireland
8 / 10
Merrion Square West, Dublin 2
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of Europe's finest smaller art museums... the collection holds more than 2,500 paintings and some 10,000 other works." Full review
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A highlight of the museum is the major collection of paintings by Irish artists
Concierge Concierge
"A fine seven-century-wide collection of European art and... introduction to Irish painting."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A standout collection of European masters. Articles Surprising Dublin." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This gallery houses a small but fine collection of European works from the 14th to the 20th centuries." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Gallery has one of Europe's best collections."
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The Irish art (17C-20C) is of course exceptional
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Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
9 / 10
Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This remains the best-known Irish lock-up and one of the most fascinating buildings in the country." Full review
Let's Go 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. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children. " Full review
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