Sphere Within Sphere

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom The Old Library in Trinity College was designed by Thomas Burgh and has a barrel vaulted ceiling added in 1861. It’s one of the most impressive spaces in the city, with a single galleried room over an open arcade. Go in there and try to remember how smart you are!

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin has massive leaves that look like they’re trying to hug the whole sky. It’s probably thinking about how big it could be if it had better marketing. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about why trees don’t talk.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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!

Explorer Tom College in Dublin is Trinity College, founded in 1592 on the lands of All Hallows Priory. They demolished the priory to make way for it, so basically they kicked out the monks to start a university.

Explorer 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.

Explorer 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.

Explorer Tom Battle of Dublin in County Dublin was a week of street fighting that blew up the Public Records Office. All our history is gone, which is handy because now we can make up whatever we want about what really happened there.

Explorer Tom Special Olympics Memorial in County Dublin is waving its arms at me. It’s a sculpture, supposedly, but I can't see it through the fog. Get me a picture of it!