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The Dublin City Gallery (Formerly known as the Hugh Lane Gallery) is a public gallery with free admission for all. The gallery is open Tuesday to Thursday 9:45am– 6pm, Friday 9:45am–5pm, Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 11am–5pm. The Dublin writer’s museum first opened its doors in 1991 and displays some of Dublin’s finest literary works. The museum is open Mon-Fri: 9.45a.m.-4.45p.m. and Sunday 11a.m.-4.30p.m. Across the road the Garden of Rememberance is a memorial to those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom, designed by Dáithi Hanly with a central sculpture depicting the Children of Lír by Oisín Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath in the gardens during her state visit to Dublin in 2011. Close to Parnell Square is 14 Henrietta Street - a stunning attraction which depicts life in tenement Dublin.

ここには、1829年にアイルランドのカトリック解放を勝ち取り、アイルランドのカトリック教徒の多くの権利を否定していた刑罰法を覆したダニエル・オコンネルの像があります。この像はブロンズ像で、花崗岩の台座の上にあります。高さは40フィート（約12メートル）で、台座には4体の天使がいます。これらはダニエル・オコンネルを象徴する美徳、すなわち愛国心、勇気、雄弁さ、そして忠誠心を表しています。それぞれの天使は、アイルランドのレンスター、マンスター、アルスター、コノートの各州を象徴していると言われています。

Dublin’s central bus station and headquarters of Bus Éireann who offer many regional and intercity routes. There are also connections with the LUAS Red Line and the Airlink Express. Designed between 1945 and 1953 by Michael Scott it is regarded as a fine example of the International Modern style. The building won the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Triennial Gold medal in 1955 (the hightest award for Irish Architecture). Just around the corner from Busáras is Dublin's Custom House and also the James Connolly Memorial. This stop is also beside Connolly Station - a perfect starting point if you're looking for a day out on Dublin's Dart to coastal villages such as Howth and Malahide on Dublin's Northside, or Seapoint, Bray, and Dun Laoghaire on the south.

Hop off at this stop to visit one of Dublin's best new attractions, Epic – The Irish Emigration Museum. - Highly recommended! You can also visit the Famine Memorial at this stop as well as one of Dublin's most famous landmark buildings The Custom House. The Custom House was originally opened in 1791 with the purpose of collecting customs duties from those who entered Dublin Port. Designed by famous british architect James Gandon (who also designed the Four Courts), the building certainly has a colourful past playing a part in the Irish War of Independence. The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship is also located beside this stop.

See Dublin’s ultra-modern side with the Convention Centre designed by world renowned Irish-American Architect Kevin Roche, and Samuel Beckett Bridge by world famous bridge designer Santiago Calatrava (one of two bridges by Calatrava on Dublin's Liffey) - all a stone’s throw away from each other These beautiful examples of 21st century architecture were opened in 2010 and 2009 respectively and offer some great picturesque views.

Take a stroll around Hanover Quay and see the modern masterpiece Bord Gáis Energy Theatre by world famous German architect Daniel Libeskind (designer of the new Freedom tower on the grounds of the World Trade Center in New York city) with stunning landscaping by another world famous designer Martha Schwartz. Why not go see a show while you’re there? Just a few minutes walk away from this stop is Windmill Lane Recording Studios.

Visit the Irish Waterways Visitor centre and try out some canoeing or Kayaking, or pop into the famous Pearse Street Library. Pearse Street previously called New Brunswick street is named after famous revolutionary and leader of the Easter rising in 1916 Patrick Pearse (and his brother Willie Pearse) who was born and grew up on the street at number 27 which can still be seen today. Just around the corner is one of Dublin’s most well-known streets Westland Row, which dates back to the late 18th century and is home to Pearse Train Station. Take a trip on the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) which offers some wonderful views as it travels along Dublin’s North and South coasts. The train goes as far North as Malahide or Howth in co. Dublin and also travels as far south as Bray or Greystones in co. Wicklow. Westland Row is also home to the birthplace of Oscar Wilde.

Get off opposite the Trinity City Hotel and take a walk down Pearse Street to the Science Gallery. Opened in 2008 in Trinity College Dublin the Science Gallery holds various lectures and exhibitions for all ages. Admission to the gallery is free. Open Monday 8.00am-5.00pm, Tuesday-Friday 12.00pm-8.00pm and Saturday/Sunday 12.00pm-6.00pm.

ドックランズ・ツアーの最後から2番目の停留所は、アッパー・オコンネル・ストリート59番地にあるダブリン・バス本社です。道路の向かい側には、イギリス人建築家イアン・リッチーが設計した尖塔があります。ダブリンで最も高いランドマークで、高さは120メートル（390フィート）です。オコンネル・ストリートはダブリン市のメインストリートであり、1916年のイースター蜂起の多くの戦闘の舞台となりました。ここで下車して、オリジナル・ツアーに参加してください。