Viking houses
At full scale.
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A living history museum of Viking and medieval Dublin in the historic Synod Hall beside Christ Church Cathedral, linked to it by a famous covered stone bridge over the street; it opened in 1993. It recreates Viking houses and medieval streets at full scale, and actors in period costume put on live shows that visitors join, bringing to life the world of warriors, traders and craftsmen. You can try on costumes and armour, see how people lived, worked and were treated when sick, and learn about archaeology through finds from the city's excavations, which makes it a good stop for families and children. Adult tickets are about €16–18, with a discount for booking online, per visitor guides. It pairs easily with neighbouring Christ Church Cathedral in a single visit.
At full scale.
In period costume.
To the cathedral.
Synod Hall, St Michael's Hill, central Dublin
Christ Church CathedralThe older of Dublin's two medieval cathedrals, founded in the early eleventh cen1 minute walk4.6
Dublin CastleA historic complex in the heart of Dublin, built on the site of a Norman castle 4 minutes walk4.2
Chester BeattyA museum and library in the grounds of Dublin Castle holding the collections tha4 minutes walk4.6
St Patrick's CathedralThe largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191 near a well linked to Saint Patri5 minutes walk4.4
Ha'penny BridgeAn elegant cast-iron footbridge over the River Liffey, built in May 1816 with it9 minutes walk4.6Yes, with live shows, rebuilt Viking houses and costumes and armour to try on; adult tickets are about €16–18, per visitor guides.