Magazine Fort, Dublin

Name: Magazine Fort
Address: Phoenix Park, Dublin, 8, Ireland

#142 among attractions in Dublin

Forts and castles, Historical place

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The Magazine Fort is a bastion fort and magazine located within the Phoenix Park, in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1735, it was occupied by British Armed Forces until 1922 when it was turned over to the Irish Defence Forces after the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The Irish Army continued to operate the site as an ammunition store through the mid-20th century. It was fully demilitarised by the 1980s. The fort is now managed by the Office of Public Works. As of 2015, it was in a derelict state and not open to the public, however some repairs were undertaken and the site partially opened for "limited guided tours" from 2016. ()

Built: 1735 (289 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'55"N, 6°18'59"W

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Phoenix ParkNorthside (Cabra - Drumcondra)Dublin 8 Ireland

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Magazine Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilmainham Gaol, Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, Wellington Monument.

0.6 miSE
Prison telling stories of Ireland's past
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
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0.8 miNW
Enormous green space housing Dublin Zoo
Phoenix Park, Dublin
21 min walk • Phoenix Park, located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any European capital city. With its vast expanse covering 1,750 acres, it is a verdant oasis offering Dubliners and visitors alike a peaceful retreat from the hustle...
0.7 miNE
Popular naturally landscaped zoo
Dublin Zoo, Dublin
18 min walk • Dublin Zoo, nestled within the expansive Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland, stands as a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This historic zoo, one of the oldest in the world, was founded in 1831 and has since evolved into a...
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues, Obelisk
Wellington Monument, Dublin
14 min walk • The Wellington Monument stands as an imposing obelisk in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, commemorating the Duke of Wellington's military successes. Erected in Phoenix Park, one of Europe's largest walled city parks, the monument towers at 62 meters, making it the tallest...
0.8 miSE
Modern art in a 17th-century hospital
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, often abbreviated as IMMA, stands as a beacon of contemporary creativity and cultural heritage. Housed in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the museum is renowned for its impressive collection of...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Military museum
Richmond Park, Dublin
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0.8 miN
Residence of the President of Ireland
Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin
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~1530 ftS
Memorial, Garden, Park
Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin
8 min walk • The Irish National War Memorial Gardens is an Irish war memorial in Islandbridge, Dublin, dedicated "to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914–1918", out of a total of 206,000 Irishmen who served in the British forces alone during the war.
1 miE
Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin
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1 miW
Archaeological site
Knockmaree Dolmen, Dublin
26 min walk • Knockmaree Dolmen, or Knockmaree Cist, is a prehistoric site of the Neolithic period, in Phoenix Park just north of Chapelizod, near Dublin, Ireland. Other forms of the name are Knockmary or Knockmaroon Dolmen, or Cnoc-Maraidhe.
1.1 miE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Anna Livia, Dublin
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Which popular attractions are close to Magazine Fort?

Nearby attractions include Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin (8 min walk), Islandbridge, Dublin (9 min walk), Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, Dublin (13 min walk), Liffey Railway Bridge, Dublin (14 min walk).

How to get to Magazine Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magazine Fort:

Bus

Salmon Pool • Lines: 26, C5, C6 (3 min walk)
Islandbridge Gate • Lines: 26, C5, C6 (6 min walk)

Tram

Goldenbridge • Lines: Luas Red Line (23 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (24 min walk)

Train

Dublin Heuston (23 min walk)
Heuston (24 min walk)