Founder & The most popular attraction in Dublin is the multimedia homage to Guinness, the Guinness Storehouse, one of the world’s most famous beer brands. An old fermentation plant in the St James's Gate Brewery has been converted into the seven-storey Storehouse, devoted to sharing the company’s history and showcasing how the beer is made. The top-floor Gravity Bar offers panoramic views of Dublin city. You can test your pouring power and drink a pint here, and maybe stick around for lunch at the excellent restaurant on the floor below.

In 1780 John Jameson threw open the doors of his distillery on Bow St. Over 200 years later, the doors are still open to friends old and new. Founded by John Jameson in 1780, today the former factory stands as a monument to Irish Whiskey. Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St Dublin for the world’s leading distillery tours, cocktail making classes, premium whiskey tasting sessions or to learn how to blend your own whiskey.

In this enclosed Victorian market you can enjoy ‘independent’ boutique shops and stalls ranging from trendy often, vintage, clothing, jewellery, funky music, collectable items, souvenirs and much more along with wonderful dining and food options. Visit this wonderful arcade which has been serving Dublin since 1881!

With its city-centre location, cobblestoned squares, large playing fields and beautiful buildings Trinity College, is well worth a wander. Ireland's most prestigious university, founded in 1592, it's the alma mater of writers like Swift, Wilde and Beckett, and its 16 hectares are an oasis of aesthetic elegance. The biggest draw is the barrel-vaulted Long Room in the Old Library. It’s the home of one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, the Book of Kells, the beautifully-illuminated Gospel manuscript that dates back to the 9th century.

Dublin Castle was built on the site of a Viking settlement in 13th century and for many years, it was the headquarters of the British administration in Ireland. Inside the castle grounds sits the Dubh Linn gardens, a lovely place to stroll. Also worth checking out while you're there is Chester Beatty Library, home to an excellent Middle Eastern-inspired cafe and a peaceful rooftop terrace.

The National Gallery of Ireland showcases artworks spanning six centuries in 54 separate galleries. You’ll find big names include Goya, Rembrandt, Caravaggio and Van Gogh spread about its four wings, along with impressive paintings by luminaries such as Orpen, Reynolds and Van Dongen. The collection is strong in Irish art, and there are high-quality pieces from every major European school of painting.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191 and named after the patron saint of Ireland. It’s Ireland’s largest cathedral and is a beautifully crafted church that’s seen many historical events in itself. The stunning exterior is worth gawking at, and the interior is to be marvelled at, with its intricate mosaic floors and walls. Church of Ireland Mass is still held in the church, having been in service for over 800 years, and if you happen to be visiting during school-term, try catching the choir service, a group of world-regarded vocalists.

The Olympia is, almost inarguably, Dublin’s most beautiful theater; it originally opened as Dan Lowrey’s Star of Erin Music Hall in 1879. Despite a number of name changes (and an 1897 conversion from music hall to theater), this gorgeous building has remained more or less unchanged with 1,200-or-so red velvet seats divided between the ground floor Stalls and two upper tiers (the Circle and the Upper Circle), both of which also feature gorgeous boxes fronted by delicate white trellis. Although smaller than other venues around the city, its beauty and legacy mean that it draws big name artists looking to play memorable, intimate gigs.

Visit Temple Bar, a fun neighborhood with plenty to occupy your days as well as your nights. To indulge your cultural side, explore the fantastic street murals of the Icon Walk, or see a performance at the Project Arts Centre.

This are is where you'll find some of the city's best independent shops, selling everything from turf-scented candles to hand-crafted gold jewellery. Wander up Drury Street and on to William Street South, where you'll come across the Powerscourt Centre. This Georgian townhouse is home to some of the city's finest boutiques, like homeware store Article and gorgeous jeweller Chupi, whose ultra-modern creations make for excellent souvenirs.