Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

March 26, 2014

Dublin, Ireland: National Museum of Ireland--Archaeology; things to do

National Museum of Ireland--Archaeology

Kildare St., Dublin 2. Tu-Sat 10-5. Free.

Opened in 1890, this Victorian Palladian museum building includes a domed rotunda in the entrance hall along with classical Irish-marble columns. The interior features mosaic floors and beautiful majolica door trims. Seven galleries make up the National Museum of Ireland--Archaeology that traces the development of Irish civilization. Treasures include the bell of Armagh--a bronze-coated iron hand bell that is believed to have belonged to St. Patrick.