Have you watched a British TV series called "Ordinary People" recently? Many scenes in this TV series were shot in Ireland. Do you want to go to the same place to take a photo? The following is Related information about other attractions in Ireland. Filming location
Sligo and surrounding areas
The hero and heroine’s hometown is Sligo in northwest Ireland. It is rich in poetry, mythology, folklore and other elements, as well as lush and fertile rural scenery. Anyone who loves Irish culture will regard this place as a paradise. Only in Sligo could the great writer, poet and playwright William Butler Yeats, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, be born.
Sligo Abbey
Adult/Children 4/2, Easter to mid-October 10:00-18:00
This magnificent abbey It was built in 1252, but was destroyed by fire in the 15th century and was rebuilt later. The high-level government personnel saved the abbey from the ravages of the Elizabethan period. The finely carved altar escaped the ravages of the sectarian reform. The entrance to the side of the abbey is slightly higher because the nearby land is occupied by the cemetery. , the number of people who died from famine and war was staggering.
Yeats Memorial Hall
Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday to 14:00
The museum’s predecessor was built in 1895 ’s Bank, Yeats’s exhibition fully presents many details and manuscripts from his life. There is also a special summer exhibition, and the café has outdoor coffee tables overlooking the river. The adult ticket is only 2, while children do not need to buy a ticket.
Rothes Point
Roses Point is a beautiful seaside town, surrounded by green hills that stretch down to the golden beach. Benbulben is Sligo's most prominent landmark, visible from a distance. The rare and beautiful offshore Iron Man Lighthouse was built in 1821 to guide ships to the pier.
In the distance are Coney Island and Oyster Island, which are free to visit. Rosses Head has two stunning sandy beaches and one of Ireland's most challenging golf courses: the County Sligo Golf Course.
Carromore Stone Cemetery
Adult/Children 4/2
Easter to mid-October 10:00～18:00
As the world becomes more and more familiar with the megalithic necropolis of Cullomore, it has become the soul of the Sligo region. One of the largest Stone Age cemeteries in Europe, Carrowmore is finally being known to the world and has become a must-visit attraction in Sligo. There are more than 60 ruins, including stone circles, tunnel cemeteries and prehistoric dolmens, scattered throughout the hilly terrain of the site.
The purpose and significance of the construction of Carrowmore are still debated today. However, the relationship between the many characteristics of the ruins and the surrounding mountains gives it a rich meaning for future generations to explore. In this series of sites, people found that every year on October 31, which is Halloween in the West, the sunrise sunlight will directly shine on 51 of them. Many people also claim that the energy here is powerful, so spiritual pilgrims are often seen nearby. From Sligo to Dublin
After graduating from high school, the hero and heroine entered Trinity College in Dublin. The filming location of the film was also switched from the natural charm of County Sligo to here. In addition to self-driving, taking public transportation is also a good way to travel from Sligo to Dublin. Trains to Dublin pass through Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon and Mullingar. The fare is 35, the journey is 3 hours, and there are 7 departures a day.
Dublin
Dublin is not so much sexy as it is full of personality. The charm it exudes is unique to those who can turn "sadness" into "carefree" of.
Dubliners use music, art and literature to create wonderful moments that they take for granted and are extremely proud of when they think about it.
Here you’ll find fascinating museums, mouth-watering restaurants and some of Ireland’s best entertainment. The ubiquitous pub is the center of Dublin's social life and an absolute must-see for any visitor. If you want to get away from it all, there are several seaside towns surrounding Dublin that make great day trips.
Trinity College
8:00~22:00
Trinity College is the most prestigious university in Ireland. It was ordered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592 build. It is an architectural gem located in the heart of the city, hidden from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Entering the campus from the main entrance, every step you take seems to turn back time. The cobblestone road will take you back in time, back to an era when elites discussed philosophy and argued for the well-being of the empire.
The campus is a masterpiece of architecture and landscaping. The Georgian style is well preserved and its style remains intact. Most of the buildings and statues date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and each stands gracefully in a cobbled or grassy square. On a summer evening this is one of the most pleasant places in Dublin.
Chester Beatty Library
Free group tour: Wednesday at 13:00, Sunday at 15:00 and 16:00
This world-famous The library, located in Dublin Castle, displays the collection bequeathed to Ireland by mining engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. The stunning exhibits spread over two floors include more than 20,000 manuscripts, rare books, miniature paintings, clay tablets, costumes and other objects of important artistic, historical and aesthetic value.
The library regularly hosts expert seminars, exhibitions and lectures on topics ranging from origami to calligraphy. The tranquil Japanese-style rooftop courtyard or the Silk Road Café on the ground floor, which serves delicious Middle Eastern food, are great places to take a breather from the rigidity of Western life.
St Stephen's Park
Early morning to evening
St Stephen's Park is Dublin's most beloved urban green lung, covering an area of ??9 hectares with beautiful scenery. As you watch all kinds of people stretching out in the park with friends and lovers, consider that the same land was once a public park used for public floggings, burnings and hangings. Today, the cruelest treatment you can receive here is to be kicked off the lawn for playing football or Frisbee.
Most of the buildings around the square were built in the mid-18th century, when the park had just been landscaped and became the central attraction of Georgian Dublin. The main entrance to the park is now located under the Fusiliers’ Arch at the end of Grafton Street. The shape of the arch is designed to be a smaller version of the Arch of Titus in ancient Rome. It commemorates the 212 soldiers of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who died for Great Britain in the Boer War.
The east side of the park is a children's playground, and the south side has an old and beautiful music bandstand, which was built in 1887 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne. In the summer, there are often music performances here.
National Gallery
Here you can admire a masterpiece by Caravaggio and a stunning range of works by Jack B. Yeats. The outstanding collection focuses on Irish art, with high-quality works from every major European school. The gallery is open to the public but is undergoing extensive renovations. The entrance is on Clare Street.
In the four wings of the museum, you can see the works of Rembrandt and his artistic circle, including paintings by El Greco, Goya and Picasso exhibition of Spanish paintings, as well as a representative exhibition of Italian works from the early Renaissance to the 18th century. Free group tours are scheduled on Saturdays at 12:30 and Sundays at 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30.
The museum has also launched a free mobile application, Masterpieces (available for both Android phones and iPhone), which displays 80 pieces of works from the collection.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Adults/Students/Children 6/5/Free
St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland and was built between 1191 and 1270. , built on the site of an early church that had stood here since the 5th century. St. Patrick himself is said to have baptized the local Celtic chief here, making the site somewhat sacred.
Like Christ Church Cathedral, this cathedral has a thrilling history, suffering damage from storms and fires and undergoing several reconstructions. Jonathan Swift, the author of "Gulliver's Travels", served as senior pastor of the cathedral from 1713 to 1745, but after his term ended, the cathedral was seriously neglected until the 1860s. Renovations were carried out.
National Museum of Ireland Archaeological Hall
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00～17:00, Sunday 14:00～17:00
This is Ireland The most important cultural institution, founded in 1887, it is the main place where the country's archaeological treasures are stored. Among the treasures are Ireland's most famous exquisite cultural relics, the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch, which date back to the 12th century and the 8th century respectively. The two artifacts are part of the Treasury, which forms part of Europe's finest collection of Bronze Age and Iron Age gold artefacts.
An exhibition called ór Ireland’s Gold (ór Ireland’s Gold), also included in the Treasures Exhibition, showcases stunning jewelery and ornaments created by Celtic craftsmen during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Among them, the Broighter Hoard contains a large gold collar from the 1st century BC that is outstanding in Europe, as well as an extremely exquisite gold boat.
Phoenix Park
Open 24 hours a day
Phoenix Park covers an area of ??709 hectares and is one of the largest urban parks in the world. There are people jogging with MP3 players, old ladies pushing prams, ladies walking poodles, gardens, lakes, an oval and 300 deer. There are also cricket and polo fields, a racing track and some fine 18th-century mansions, including those of the President of Ireland and the US Ambassador.
Deer in the park were first introduced in 1662, when the land that once belonged to the Knights of Jerusalem was converted into a royal hunting ground. In 1745, Governor Lord Chesterfield opened the hunting grounds to the public, a status that continues to this day. The park's name, "Phoenix," has nothing to do with the mythical phoenix; it is a corruption of the Irish word fionnuisce, meaning "clear water."
Kilmanham Gaol
Adult/Children 7/3
As long as you are even remotely interested in learning about Irish history, especially the resistance to British rule For the best part, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this former prison. This sombre gray building was built between 1792 and 1795 and played a role in almost every action during Ireland's difficult pursuit of independence. Although the prison was closed in 1924, it still has a chilling presence to this day.
An excellent audio-visual introduction is followed by a thought-provoking tour of this horrific prison, which is the largest unoccupied prison in Europe. In the yard outside the prison is a very incongruous ship, the Asgard. In 1914, this ship successfully broke through the British blockade and delivered weapons to the nationalist armed forces.
Guinness Warehouse
Adults/Students/Children 16.20/14.50/6.50, Connoisseur Experience 46.20
September to June 9:30~ 17:00, July and August to 19:00
This is Dublin’s hottest attraction, a multimedia tribute to one of Ireland’s most enduring icons, Guinness. You'll learn all about Guinness on the 7th floor, and then taste it in the Gravity Bar on the top floor with a great view. You can save money by booking your tickets online in advance.
Arthur Guinness founded this distillery in 1759. Later, the distillery expanded to the banks of the Liffey, occupying both sides of the street, and once had its own railway. At its peak in the 1930s, it employed more than 5,000 workers and was Dublin's largest corporate employer. Increased automation has reduced the number of workers to about 600, but the brewery still produces 2.5 million pints of stout every day.
You can drink beer at the end of the tour, but before that, you have to walk through a grand and gorgeous Guinness song and dance show. The venue covers an area of ??1.6 hectares and has a large number of audio-visual and interactive displays. , covering nearly every aspect of the winery’s history and winemaking process.
Die-hard fans can choose the Connoisseur experience after the tour, where a designated bartender will introduce the history of 4 different Guinness beers—Draught, Original, and Overseas. Foreign Extra Stout and Black Lager, each offering delicious tastings.
Dublin Literary Tavern Parade
Adult/Student 12/10
In the film, the male and female protagonists are both literary lovers, and they also indulge in alcohol from time to time. of stimulation. If you want to experience the life in the film in depth, this cruise themed around literature and taverns is perfect. This 2.5-hour tour/performance is led by 2 actors and is interspersed with funny clips from their performances that will make you laugh out loud.
Being able to drink freely during the cruise makes the tour even more popular. The cruise departs from the Duke Bistro in Duke St. Arrive at 19:00 to reserve a spot for the night cruise.