Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin

Name: Áras an Uachtaráin
Address: Chesterfield Avenue, Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 677 0095

#64 among attractions in Dublin

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Áras an Uachtaráin, formerly the Viceregal Lodge, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Ireland. It is located off Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The building design was credited to amateur architect Nathaniel Clements but more likely guided by professionals and completed around 1751 to 1757. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1751 (273 years ago)Architectural style: ClassicismCoordinates: 53°21'35"N, 6°19'3"W

Address

Chesterfield AvenueNorthside (Cabra - Drumcondra)Dublin Ireland

Contact

+353 1 677 0095

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Day trips

Áras an Uachtaráin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.3 miS
Prison telling stories of Ireland's past
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
33 min walk • Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison turned museum, situated in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This imposing structure, which dates back to 1796, has played a significant role in Irish history, particularly during the struggle for independence.
~1800 ftW
Enormous green space housing Dublin Zoo
Phoenix Park, Dublin
9 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...
0.5 miSE
Popular naturally landscaped zoo
Dublin Zoo, Dublin
13 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...
1 miSE
Monuments and statues, Obelisk
Wellington Monument, Dublin
25 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...
1.4 miSE
Modern art in a 17th-century hospital
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
35 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...
1 miS
Memorial, Garden, Park
Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Dublin
27 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.
0.8 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Magazine Fort, Dublin
20 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
Ashtown Castle, Dublin
18 min walk • Ashtown Castle is a tower house in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. It was found hidden within the walls of a much larger and more recent Georgian building, the Under Secretary's Lodge also known as Ashtown Lodge, that was being used by the Papal Nuncio until 1978.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin
35 min walk • Seán Heuston Bridge is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station, Dublin. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively.
1.7 miSE
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
43 min walk • St. James' Catholic Church in Dublin, Ireland is church in Dublin, Ireland, built in 1852. It and the neighbouring St. James' Church and Cemetery, Dublin are both located on St. James Street or James Street.
1.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Knockmaree Dolmen, Dublin
29 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Áras an Uachtaráin?

Nearby attractions include Phoenix Park, Dublin (9 min walk), Grangegorman Military Cemetery, Dublin (13 min walk), Dublin Zoo, Dublin (13 min walk), Ashtown Castle, Dublin (18 min walk).

How to get to Áras an Uachtaráin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Áras an Uachtaráin:

Bus

1658 • Lines: 37 (10 min walk)
Navan Road, Our Lady's Church • Lines: 38A, 38B (13 min walk)

Train

Pelletstown (28 min walk)
Broombridge (30 min walk)

Tram

Broombridge • Lines: Luas Green Line (30 min walk)
Heuston • Lines: Luas Red Line (36 min walk)