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Explorer Tom Bimm Dublin was a convent built in 1895 by William Henry Byrne, now it’s a college for music or something loud. It’s got this carved stone cross finial that looks like it’s pointing at the sky and judging us all. The nuns have moved, but the vibe remains.

Explorer Tom Widows' House of the Parish of Saint Nicholas Without and Saint Luke in County Dublin is an alms house turned school. Built around 1810, it’s standing next to St. Luke's Church like a tired old friend.

Explorer Tom Church on Cork Street has been around since 1715 and still looks a bit confused about its roof. Thomas Burgh designed it back then, so say hi to the ghost of the Surveyor-General for me!

Explorer Tom Post box on Dean Street is a cylindrical masterpiece from Andrew Handyside & Co., with a Victoria Regina monogram that screams 'I am royalty.' It replaced hexagonal models in 1879, so it’s basically the new cool kid in town. Bring your respect for ironwork.

Explorer Tom House on Dean Street was built by architects who thought they were geniuses, but it’s just a box with some classical proportions that nobody really notices anymore. The bargain that built it was definitely ‘cheap paint and hope.’ Bring someone who likes arguing about whether the facade is actually impressive or just average.

Explorer Tom The graveyard on Cork Street has got a gate from the late nineteenth century that was added because people couldn’t be bothered walking around the long way. It’s part of Saint Luke’s Church, which means it’s been dealing with death and bureaucracy for ages. Kiss the gothic elements goodbye if you dare.

Explorer Tom Saint Patrick's Cathedral got here by taking the wrong turn on a spiritual bus ride. It looks like it wandered in from a different century and forgot how to leave properly. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.

Explorer Tom Cathedral, St. Patricks. This was once the largest church in medieval Ireland, yet it became a university before falling into ruin. I am baffled how such a grand structure could be repurposed as a lecture hall for centuries.

Explorer Tom Teeling Whiskey Company heritage attraction in County Dublin has very strong opinions on modern buildings, mostly because it thinks they all look like giant refrigerators that have been left out in the rain for too long. Snap one photo quickly, then put your phone away and actually look at the place with your own eyes for a minute.

Explorer Tom Library in County Dublin was begun in 1702, which makes it older than some of your relatives’ excuses for being late. It’s full of books that probably judge your reading list. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun you made up on the way.

Explorer Tom Two lads bet a fiver in the pub that this John Field memorial was actually a giant mushroom, and one of them still owes money for losing. It’s not a mushroom, but it does look a bit toadstool-y to me. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom European Pear in County Dublin is filing a formal complaint with the council about how many people ignore it. It’s got all the fruit and none of the attention it deserves, frankly. Have a wander and a wonder at this neglected beauty.