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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Dublín, IRLANDA 2024

 

The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is the central repository for Ireland's archaeological artefacts, located on Kildare Street, Dublin. The building itself is a landmark Victorian-Palladian structure featuring a magnificent rotunda and mosaic floors. The collections span over 7,000 years of Irish history, from the Mesolithic period to the Late Middle Ages. One of the most famous exhibits is the 'Treasury,' featuring iconic Celtic Christian metalwork. Priceless pieces like the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch are housed here. The museum also showcases one of the most significant collections of prehistoric gold in Europe. Another major highlight is the display of the well-preserved Iron Age 'bog bodies.' Additionally, there is an extensive section dedicated to Viking Age artefacts recovered from the Wood Quay excavations in Dublin. Admission is free.

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