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City Hall

Dame Street | Cork Hill, Dublin, Ireland
353-1-672-2204
Ranked #113 of 222 attractions in Dublin
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The City Hall is next to the Dublin Castle, so it is a great stop before or after touring the castle. There is a very nice exhibit on the history of Dublin downstairs, but there is a fee. The main floor is a beautiful rotunda with statues of famous Irishmen, and it is free. Another hidden gem is a very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Just a large building...Not great, not bad. If you are into the history of how the Republic of Ireland began, there are plenty of places nearby to hear of it. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

It is strange that this is not promoted more. Very easy to walk. No more than 10 minutes up Dame St from Trinity College. The Rotunda behind some simple but elegant edwardian swing doors. The Roof inside the dome is beautiful but simple. Now down in the basement (approached through a cafe) down a circular stair is a tiny museum... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

A very nice building just up Dame street in which there a very nive decorative interiors. Stained Glass windows by Joshua Clarke (father of Harry Clarke who is one of the greatest exponents of stained glass in the 20th century. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

This is a nice building (but there are prettier ones around). It has a goodlooking dome and statues inside, but the only reason someone should go is because they are around (of which there is a good chance as it is by Dublin Castle and Tempel Bar). More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

but nothing much more to be said! Nice dome inside and a couple of statues.. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

I visited the City Hall exhibit with my husband while trying to kill an hour before our tour of Dublin Castle. Tip, the City Hall building is right next door to the castle. If you're waiting for your tour, you may want to run in and have a look. Honestly, I didn't find it to be as interesting as I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

beautiful building, plenty of interesting information well worth going to see. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Great tour available and gives some good insights into the history of the city. Very central so easily accessed. More

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Malahide, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

This gem i have been passing by for years and is little known about, We spent over 2 hours going around the interactive displays and looking at fantastic historical bits and piecies the staff very friendly ,going back again soon More

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