Kilmainham

Kilmainham is a neighborhood in Dublin located along the River Liffey and Camac waterways, containing Georgian buildings from the 18th century. The area features stone bridges and wide streets that connect different parts of this historic district.

The area started as a monastery called Cell Maignenn in 606 and transformed into a Viking settlement over time. This location became home to one of Europe's largest Norse burial grounds during the medieval period.

The Irish Museum of Modern Art displays contemporary works in a restored 17th-century building that draws both local and international visitors. The collection shapes how people today experience art in a historic setting.

Dublin Heuston railway station provides regular connections to central Dublin and other Irish cities from this neighborhood. Walking is the best way to explore the streets and bridges at your own pace.

Excavations have uncovered extensive Viking burial grounds containing artifacts that show Norse presence in medieval Dublin. These discoveries reveal details about everyday life and burial practices of Vikings in the city.

GPS coordinates: 53.34200,-6.30800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52