How to Navigate the Temple Bar District in Ireland

Temple Bar is one of Dublin's most eclectic and lively areas. Located to the south of the River Liffey and north of Dame Street, Temple Bar is known as a place to have fun, listen to music, and enjoy a variety of cultural attractions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Start your tour at the corner of Cork Hill and Dame St. This is the location of City Hall, which was built between 1769 and 1779.

2. Walk due north on Exchange St. Upper and then take a left on Essex St. West. You will pass the Cultivate Sustainable Living Centre, which is a centre that promotes living in a balanced manner with your environment.

3. Take a left, traveling south on Cow's Lane. This is a fun street with lots of boutiques and coffee houses. If you happen to be here on a Saturday, you will find the fashion and design market open and bustling with visitors.

4. Travel north on Cow's Lane and then take a right on Essex St. You will walk several blocks to the East on Essex St. until you come to the Project Arts Centre on the Right. If you continue walking you will come to the Temple Bar Information Centre on the left.

5. Visit the Temple Bar Information Center. They will have information about current events in the area. They can also guide you to Meeting House Square and other cultural locations including: National Photographic Archive, Gallery of Photography and Gaiety School of Acting. If it's Saturday, you will be able to enjoy the Saturday Food Market in Meeting House Square.

6. Travel from Meeting House Square south on Eustace St. There are several cultural locations on Eustace St. including: The Irish Film Institute, The Irish Landmark Trust, Temple Lane and Filmbase.

7. Walk north on Eustace and then turn right on Curved St. You will pass more cultural locations on the left including: Temple Bar Music Centre, Brookfield School of Music and Sound Training Centre.

8. Go north on Temple Lane and then turn right on Temple Bar. You will pass Temple Bar Square on the right.

Tips & Warnings

• Schedule your tour of Temple Bar for Saturday so that you can stop by the well known markets including: the Saturday Food Market, the Book Market, and the Fashion and Design Market.
• Try to visit the area in the summer or autumn when many activities are planned. If you visit in the summer check out the fun cultural event known as, "Diversions."
• You should guard your wallet as there are occasional pickpockets.
• Be aware if the occasional drunken revilers late in the evening.

Resources

• For a walking tour of the Temple Bar District go to Historicalinsights.ie