Dublin’s historical buildings tell a story of a changing capitol, guiding you through different eras of history, while evoking your imagination.

The keen eye can make out remnants of history dating back to the mid 1600’s on Capel and Aungier Street if they look closely enough. Massive chimney-breasts and steep roofs have survived centuries of change, showing off the final few remaining bits of design from the Anglo-Dutch era of architecture.

Other styles have had stronger staying power, with the streets of Dublin littered with a melting pot of architectural eras. Each style has its own distinct features, and with them, a unique story. The ancient Roman inspired Palladian style features prominently in the city centre, with Bank of Ireland and Leinster House harnessing classical columns, standing since the 1700s. Meanwhile, Victorian style terraced housing lines the suburbs, holding tales of great industrial innovation within its  shared walls.

Medieval architecture can be found in every corner of the city, while splashes of modernism, brutalism, Edwardian and regency styles will all catch your eye, even if you’re just on a quick stroll. The diversity of architecture styles in Dublin is one of the many things that makes the city, special, providing subtle history lessons upon inspection of the design.