Self Guided: Dublin City Centre Wonder Wander Walking Trail

Self-Guided Wonder Wander Walking Trails in Dublin City
Discover North Dublin’s hidden architectural gems with self-guided Wonder Wander Trails. Explore maps, history and fun scavenger hunts along the way.

The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, in partnership with Dublin City Council, has produced two walking trail maps. They showcase well-known architectural highlights and lesser-known architectural details in the Architectural Conservation Areas of Phibsborough, Mountjoy Square and North Great George’s Street.

Each walking trail was developed in consultation with the local communities. They shine a light on two of the city's Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs), which are areas designated as having special architectural, historical or cultural interest.

The trails are self-guided with interactive maps providing user-friendly information on selected sites along the route. An accompanying “Scavenger Hunt” also shows architectural details to keep an eye out for.

Mountjoy Square and North Great George’s Street
Explore this 1.7km route around Dublin's north inner city to tick off 15 architectural highlights. You can try to spot bootscrapers, balconettes, coalhole covers and much more with our scavenger hunt too.

Phibsborough
Follow the route along the North Circular Road to discover 14 architectural gems, ranging from one of Harry Clarke's stained glass windows to a row of superb 19th century Georgian houses.

Collect a map from Phibsborough Library, Blacquiere Bridge, Phibsborough, Dublin, D07 VX54.
17th Aug, 13:00 – 20:00
18th Aug, 10:00 – 17:00
19th Aug, 13:00 – 20:00
20th Aug, 10:00 – 17:00
21st Aug, 10:00 – 17:00