Temple Bar, Cultural district in Dublin, Ireland
Temple Bar extends along cobblestone streets from the River Liffey to Dame Street, featuring numerous entertainment establishments and cultural venues throughout its medieval layout.
The area transformed from marshland in the 17th century into residences for wealthy English families, with its name potentially derived from Sir William Temple's estate.
The Irish Film Institute, National Photographic Archive, and Project Arts Centre contribute to Temple Bar's status as Dublin's primary center for artistic expression.
Visitors can reach Temple Bar through multiple transportation options, including Dublin Bus routes and the Red Line Luas tram stopping at nearby stations.
Fishamble Street in Temple Bar hosted the first-ever performance of Handel's Messiah on April 13, 1742, establishing a musical tradition that continues annually.
Location: Dublin
Address: Temple Bar, Royal Exchange A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D02 C446
GPS coordinates: 53.34559,-6.26278
Latest update: October 20, 2025 12:12
Dublin developed from a medieval settlement into a modern European capital. The cityscape combines structures from different eras, including Dublin Castle dating to the 13th century and Christ Church Cathedral founded in 1191. Trinity College displays Georgian architecture and houses significant historical collections. Kilmainham Gaol provides insights into Irish history from the late 18th century through independence. Cultural institutions like the National Museum of Ireland present archaeological finds from the Stone Age to medieval times. The city features extensive green spaces, with Phoenix Park covering 1,747 acres (707 hectares), making it one of Europe's largest walled city parks. The National Botanic Gardens display plant collections across 48 acres (19.5 hectares). Visitors find various museums, from the Irish Museum of Modern Art to the Famine Museum aboard the replica emigrant ship Jeanie Johnston. The Temple Bar district concentrates traditional pubs and restaurants. Grafton Street offers shopping and street performances. From Ha'penny Bridge to The Spire, historical and contemporary structures shape the urban landscape. The Guinness Storehouse documents the brewery's history since 1759.
Ha'penny Bridge
59 m
O'Connell Bridge
308 m
Olympia Theatre
261 m
City Hall
345 m
Sunlight Chambers
336 m
Theatre Royal, Dublin
390 m
Irish Whiskey Museum
269 m
The Stag's Head
207 m
Grattan Bridge
334 m
Millennium Bridge
155 m
Project Arts Centre
239 m
Campanile
386 m
Powerscourt House, Dublin
379 m
St Andrew's Church, Dublin
255 m
Garda Museum
308 m
The Rubrics
386 m
O'Connell Bridge House
332 m
National Photographic Archive
176 m
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
63 m
Temple Bar
136 m
Molly Malone
239 m
Photo Museum Ireland
190 m
Temple Bar
25 m
O'Connell Monument
324 m
William Smith O'Brien monument
364 m
Palm Tree seat and stools
12 m
St Winifred’s Well
142 m
Sir John Gray monument
385 mReviews
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