Christ Church Cathedral: is the oldest building in Dublin, dating back to the 11th century. It can be found at Christ Church place and has recently undergone an extensive restoration programme. The crypt below the cathedral is older than the cathedral itself and along with the Dublinia exhibition next door, is well worth a visit.

Dublin Castle: has been fully restored many times over the years and used for a variety of different purposes including a prison, a weapons store and as the centre of British administration during British rule. It was built by King John of England in 1204 as a defence against Vikings and Danes and has today become one of the country’s most popular attractions.

There is the option of pouring your own pint at the on-site bar, a novelty in itself. The Gravity Bar is a glass circular room offering panoramic views across Dublin.

James Joyce Centre: this famous Irish writer was born in Dublin and captured life in the capital in his book, Dubliners. The centre organises many literary events, screens films and offers walking tours of places mentioned in Joyce’s works.

Trinity College: is part of the University of Dublin, which is the oldest university in Ireland. Visitors can explore the grounds of the college at their leisure, making their ways through cobbled squares, green parks and historical buildings. The college is home to the Book of Kells and The Dublin Experience, two of the city’s most popular attractions.