Discovering Ireland's Architecture

Ireland’s rich history has left architectural wonders which have become tourist attractions today. Many tourists, from backpackers to architects, marvel at these buildings for their artistry. Some of these buildings are even included in popular scheduled bus tours. However, to ensure that you do not miss out on any interesting architecture, may it be old or modern, it is best to drive to these buildings yourself with an Ireland car hire.

Old and modern Irish architectures to visit

Classic must-visit places where you can take your Ireland car rental include Blarney Castle in Cork County, Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel in the county of Tipperary, Trim Castle in Meath County and Kilkenny Castle at Kilkenny City.  Of course, do not miss Trinity College in Dublin and the town of tribes Galway City for its buildings.

Modern Irish architecture followed the trend of sleek and often sweeping building styles. These architectures focus on maximising space, light, style and energy efficiency. You can drive your Ireland car hire to one of Ireland’s most radical buildings called Bus Eireann or Busaras in Dublin, the city’s main terminal building built in 1953. 

This building was designed by Michael Scott, one of Ireland’s most important architects in the 20th century. Be sure to drive your Ireland car rental to the Spire of Dublin as well. This was completed in January 2003 and is symbolic of Ireland’s modern architecture. This was even nominated for the Stirling Prize in 2004. In recent years, Irish architecture has shifted to conform to continental European urbanity with four buildings planned to be constructed (Elysian Building in Cork, U2 Building, Players Mill and The Tall Building in Dublin).

Discovering Irish architecture

Given the abundance of distinct Irish architecture scattered around the country, the best way to fully admire these buildings is with an Ireland car hire. This way, you can have more time to walk around these monuments at your leisure.