Places nesteves Wants to Go

Certain traditions prevail on the least-visited island of the Aran Islands.

An Iron Age fort on the edge of a seaside cliff offers a glimpse into an ancient, mystical world.

While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

A diminutive, thousand-year-old church believed to be the smallest in Ireland.

At this cozy bar tucked down a hidden Galway backroad, Guinness makes the Gaelic come out.

This single room has survived the centuries with almost no deterioration.

Just a few miles off the western coast of Ireland lies an isle steeped in Irish literary history.

Ireland's most remarkable collection of these curious cone-shaped houses is worth the buzz.

A monument to a beloved aquatic folk hero in the Irish town of Dingle.

This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.

This modest plaza in Moneygall, Ireland has cashed in on its distant connection to the U.S. president.

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

The graffiti that birthed modern algebra.

Collection of still-functioning printing presses from the 18th to 20th centuries.

The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin’s lost medieval wall.

Experience what life was like in Ireland during the Viking and medieval ages.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

An 80-year-old plane tree is devouring an iron bench at Ireland's oldest law school.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

This is the place where U2’s lead singer got his nickname.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.