The Towers, Dublin

Advantages: a very interesting tour is provided
Disadvantages: if you not interested in history don't go here

...Situated on Dame Street, this building is in centre; Dublin and is only a short walking distance from all the main locations of the city. Dublin Castle has played a pivotal role in Irish history and government for over a millennium. In the 9th century the Vikings established a hill fort on the site. It was replaced with a Norman castle in 1204. All that now remains of the 13th century castle is the Record Tower. In the 16th century Thomas Fitzgerald, son of the Earl of Kildare laid siege to the castle and Red Hugh O'Donnell escaped twice from the Record tower. In more recent centuries the castle developed into something of a palace for viceroys and visiting English monarchs, but continued to be both the seat and the symbol of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Above the entrance archway stands the statue of justice - "with its... Read review

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Advantages: History melds with modern-day use
Disadvantages: None at all

...days - now it's Dublin. The Treasury building has stood on site since 1714 and is now reported to be the oldest office block in Dublin and you'll find the ever faithful gift shop here as well as a restaurant. I went into the 1226 Norman Tower, I appreciate the medieval history wherever I go, so of course popped in to the ``Record Tower'' for a look. It was a prison and now houses the Garda Museum. Worthy of your leisure/travel time as it is a way to learn more about Dublin and Ireland's colourful past. At the end of the tour you can opt for a guided visit to the undercroft and I do recommend this as you learn about how the castle evolved, structures, and even how the stores were brought into the castle by boats from the river Liffey which flowed right up to the castle. The background information on the role Dublin Castle has... Read review

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Advantages: the free sample at the end of the tour
Disadvantages: the smell can be thought to be unpleasant to some people

...This hop store is quite a bit out of the town centre and if walking must be accessed with care as many dangerous estates are located around it It is must see for any lovers of the Black stuff. A guide tour will take you through the history behind this world famous stout. This is the originally location where Arthur Guinness started brewing his famous stout in 1759. There is a few attractive architecture features in these premises such as the tallest windmill tower in these islands. At the end of your tour you are provide with free samples of the stout.... Read review

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