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Kilmainham Gaol MuseumvsDublin Castle
Both are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Kilmainham Gaol scores slightly better than Dublin Castle. Kilmainham Gaol comes in at 92 with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
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Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
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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 PlanetTop 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 "This remains the best-known Irish lock-up and one of the most fascinating buildings in the country." Full review
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 "One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children. " Full review
The Telegraph "Atmospheric Kilmainham Gaol provides a riveting context for some of the most dramatic episodes in Irish history." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The old Kilmainham prison is a place of remembrance symbolising English oppression and the Irish spirit of resistance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A tour of Kilmainham Gaol is a poignant and evocative experience that offers fascinating, albeit harrowing, insight into prison life." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"According to many, this gaol, or jail, gives its visitors one of the most unique looks into the darker side Irish history." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The prison has been turned into a place of remembrance, symbolising English oppression and the Irish spirit of resistance...museum keeps souvenirs related to the establishment's history " Full review
Dublin Castle Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out
Afar Magazine Let's Go Michelin Guide The Telegraph U.S. News & World Report Condé Nast Traveler
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Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "As seat and symbol of the British rule of Ireland for more than seven centuries, Dublin Castle figured largely in Ireland's turbulent history early in the 20th century." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The stronghold of British power in Ireland for 700 years is principally an 18th-century creation that is more hotch-potch palace than medieval castle." Full review
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The highlight is a visit to the subterranean excavations of the old castle, discovered by accident in 1986.
Time Out "More a collection of 18th-century administrative buildings, albeit very fine ones, built on a medieval plan of two courtyards." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wandering the lavishly decorated rooms (which are sometimes closer to dizzyingly gaudy than merely ornate), you'll learn other golden nuggets of information." Full review
Let's Go "Like the White House, Dublin Castle is a governmental building that also doubles as a tourist attraction." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"At the urban heart of Dublin, it has evolved from an imposing fortress into an administrative hub... and is today the symbol of the Irish State." Full review
The Telegraph "Dublin Castle was founded in 1204, and remained for the next 800 years the main centre of English and British rule in Ireland." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Right in the heart of the city, the site of the Dublin Castle has played a part in Ireland's history...the oldest remaining structure, the Record Tower, dates back to the 13th century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This well-preserved castle, which dates back to the early 13th century, is a real must-see for anyone visiting Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Once the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland, Dublin Castle now welcomes world travelers interested in learning about the history of the country"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
