What is the most visited place in Ireland?
The Guinness Storehouse tops the list with over 1.7 million visitors annually.. The Cliffs of Moher is a close second with 1.5 million and Dublin Zoo takes the 3rd spot on the podium with over 1.2 million visitors per annum.
After doing some digging we found that Failte Ireland does some great research on this topic and compiled this list.
The last time the list was compiled is in 2018 but the numbers have stayed consistent year over year since 2015.
Overall, the top ten fee-charging attractions during 2018 were:
1. Guinness Storehouse – 1,736,156 (visitors)
2. Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience – 1,580,000
3. Dublin Zoo – 1,230,145
4. Book of Kells – 1,057,642
5. Tayto Park – 700,000
6. St Patrick’s Cathedral – 627,199
7. Kylemore Abbey & Garden – 561,657
8. Muckross House – 550,649
9. Powerscourt House Gardens and Waterfall – 472,523
10. Blarney Castle & Gardens – 460,000
Ireland’s top ten ‘free to enter’ attractions for 2018 were:
1. Kilkenny Castle Parklands (2) – 799,032
2. The National Gallery of Ireland (3) – 775,491
3. Glendalough Site – 732,824
4. National Botanic Gardens – 655,609
5. Castletown House Parklands – 642,278
6. Irish Museum of Modern Art – 505,891
7. Doneraile Park – 490,000
8. National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, 466,038
9. Farmleigh House Estate – 389,932
10. Battle of the Boyne/Oldbridge Est – 355,608
So there you have it, the most visited places in Ireland.
But let’s see why Guinness Storehouse is so popular.
What happens at the Guinness Storehouse?
The Storehouse is a large building covering seven floors surrounding a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness. This is a sight to behold for the visitor. The four ingredients (water, barley, hops and yeast). You will also be introduced to the brewery’s founder, Arthur Guinness. Your journey starts right here at the bottom of the world’s largest pint glass, which rises through the building right up to the seventh floor telling a dramatic story that begins over 250 years ago and ends in Gravity Bar. This is Dublin’s highest bar and at the end of the tour you will receive a complimentary pint of GUINNESS. What a way to end the number one attraction in Ireland.
How long does it take to do the Guinness Storehouse?
You should allow at least 90 minutes to complete the tour and why not linger at the bar a little longer? You never know when an interesting conversation starts.
Why do people visit the Guinness Storehouse?
The Guinness Storehouse is a great introduction to Ireland, its culture and history. The story of Guinness also tells a lot of the story of Ireland. You can also enjoy a great meal, taste Ireland’s most popular export while enjoying 360-degree views of Dublin from our Gravity Bar. All things taken in account, there is just no better way to start a trip to Ireland.
How big is the Guinness Storehouse?
The Guinness Storehouse is over 7 floors and the building is 125 feet high, 170 feet long and 151 feet wide.
What country drinks the most Guinness?
The United Kingdom is the undisputed king of Guinness consumption which is not surprising given the large population and the close proximity to the brewery. It is reported that one out of every 10 pints sold in London is Guinness.
Ireland is second on the list and the biggest surprise might be that they are not number one – The
a fact sheet supplied by the Guinness Storehouse gives the details.
Nigeria is third on the list and few people will know that Guinness has been sold there since 1827.Guinness Nigeria was founded in 1962 with the construction of a brewery in the heart of Lagos, the Nigerian capital.
Americans also love the black stuff coming in at a solid number 4 and Guinness remains a firm favourite in Irish pubs across the states.
Where is the best place to go for a Guinness when in Ireland?
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