Among the top 10 Irish attractions listed here are some of the best attractions relating to history, heritage and culture.
In fact, the list of free attractions is a lot more numerous than the list covered in this article, that one could spend a week in Ireland visiting free attractions, and still have plenty left over.
The list of attractions suggested in this areticle are:
- National Gallery of Ireland
- National Botanic Gardens
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Irish Museum Modern Art
- Chester Beatty Library
Like all the other attractions mentioned here, admission is free although temporary exhibitions which are an optional addition to the gallery do require an admission fee.
The gallery officially opened in 1864 with a collection of just 112 pictures, a number that has been far surpassed since then.
The National Botanic Gardens are located in the suburb of Glasnevin in Dublin, just 3km from Dublin City Centre.
The gardens have been developed into an oasis offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy their calm and beautiful surroundings.
The botanical gardens have had a long affiliation with the growing of orchids, and were grown from seed successfully for the first time in 1840 at these gardens.
The centre piece of the gardens is the wrought iron glasshouse which dates back to the Victorian ear.
Few structures like it remain in Europe today.
Each of the four other attractions mentioned here are within walking distance of each other, however, a car hire from Dublin City could be recommended for The National Botanical Gardens.
Alternatively, Dublin Bus routes 4, 9 and 83 will bring you to the gardens.
The National Museums of Ireland is a collection of three museums, three of which are located in Dublin and one in County Mayo, all of which are free.
However, don't allow the free admittance to put you off, some of the exhibits on show in these museums are or world class standards.
The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology holds a treasure chest of prehistoric artefacts, fossils and gold.
The museum first opened its doors in 1890, and is centrally located in Dublin City.
The Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham is easily accessed via the red Luas line.
The museum continues to be well regarded internationally as a place of education for art and literature.
The museum regularly offers visitors a selection of exhibitions which usually last for three or four weeks.
The Chester Beatty Library has a fascinating history, in a city full of fascinating history.
Chester Beatty became a very wealthy man as a result of copper mining.
Once his fortune had amassed to such an extent that he need not manage his mines anymore, he turned his attention to his true love, namely ancient manuscripts and Asian art.
In 1956 at the time of his death, he bequeathed the entire collection, which is recognized as among the finest collections in the World, to the city of Dublin.
Again, this attraction is centrally located in Dublin.