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- Superchilum, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Angilbas at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Unknown author Unknown author, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Imelda Casey, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Diliff, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Agence Rol, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Rodhullandemu, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Oriental plane24 ydExplorer Tom This Oriental plane in County Dublin keeps getting wind in the hair because it’s too showy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a painting that costs more than your rent.
Bigleaf Maple37 ydExplorer Tom Another Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin, this one pretending it doesn't know I'm here. It’s probably posting about its 'roots' on social media, acting like a deep thinker when it's just a tree. Bring your own legend, I've run out of facts for you.
hall of residence51 ydExplorer Tom This Trinity College hall of residence was designed by Frederick Darley in the 1830s. He lost a competition to design the museum but won this square instead. It’s strictly neo-Classical and looks like it’s been to therapy. Tell me if you see any students hiding from exams!
Sfera con SferaStatue · 69 ydExplorer Tom Sfera con Sfera is a bronze sphere hiding another sphere inside. Alexander Pomodoro made it in 1983 and put cogs in there for no reason. It spins on hidden casters, so give it a little nudge if you’re brave.
Printing HouseBuilding misc · 85 ydExplorer Tom Building misc at Trinity College is a printing house from 1734 designed by Richard Castle. It looks like a garden temple with freestanding columns, which is rare for him, so check out the pedimented portico from the front.
Book of KellsHeritage attraction · 95 ydExplorer Tom Book of Kells in County Dublin is an 8th-century masterpiece that looks like it’s been arguing with angels, so stare at the pages until your eyes cross for luck.
Trinity College DublinHistoric university campus · 97 ydExplorer Tom Trinity College Dublin is the big one at College Green, and I bet the books in there are whispering secrets to each other. It’s the whole campus, not just one building, so get lost for a bit. It’s safe... probably, but check the rules!
Ogham stone (present location) in Unknown TownlandOgham stone (present location) · 100 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This Ogham stone in County Dublin is displayed at Trinity College Library as part of the Book of Kells exhibition. It was found in a man-made underground passage in Co. Kerry and reads ANM VEDLLOIGGOI MACI SEDDOINI, which is quite the mouthful for an ancient name.
Library in Unknown TownlandLibrary · 116 ydExplorer Tom Library in Dublin got its start when an archbishop left his books behind, which is like leaving your wallet at a fancy club. Bring a notebook and write down the bit I made up about the ghost librarian.
Matt Talbot 1856-1925Memorial · 474 ydExplorer Tom Matt Talbot 1856-1925 in County Dublin is resting his head after a long journey. He lived from the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century. Stand by his memorial and think deep thoughts for me!
Burning of the Custom HouseArmed conflict · 537 ydExplorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Oscar Wilde MemorialMemorial · 547 ydExplorer Tom Oscar Wilde Memorial has three statues arguing about who looks best. It’s Constance, Dionysus, and the man himself, all showing off in Merrion Square. Take their picture before they get bored.
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