Places like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Stephen’s Green, the National Gallery of Ireland and the like are prominent places in Dublin that attract tourists from all over the world. But the Irish capital is also home to a number of unusual or bizarre attractions that are perfect for people who like to explore quirky places. So if you’ve made an American Airlines reservation to Dublin and are in the mood for weird stuff, check out these places that will leave you asking for more.

Delve into Irish folklore at the National Leprechaun Museum

Ireland is famous for two things: beer and leprechauns. See this mythical creature from Irish folklore come to life through oral storytelling at the National Leprechaun Museum. To catch a glimpse of Ireland’s mischievous side, visit the museum on a Friday or Saturday night and hear stories that go far beyond the hidden pots of gold at the end of rainbows. Overall, the museum is a wonderful place to visit and have a fun-filled time with the family.

Walk with the Extinct in the Dead Zoo

This is not your usual zoo that you visit to have fun with the antics of wild creatures. The Dead Zoo is the name people use to address the Natural History Museum, which houses more than 10,000 exhibits that tell the tales of Irish natural history. While on the ground floor, the museum exhibits mammals, fish, birds and insects that are native to Ireland, on the upper level you can learn about beings found in different corners of the world.

Find a different kind of comfort in the Church

Let’s start by making it clear that “The Church” is not a place of worship. In fact, this place is the furthest thing from it. It is actually a restaurant, bar and cafe where you can soothe not only your soul but also your roaring belly with delicious Irish food and an exquisite range of drinks. In recent years, this place has become the most beloved tourist attraction, flooded by locals and travelers at all times. So if you’re a foodie, a beer aficionado, or just like to have a good time, head over to The Church as soon as British Airways flight lands in the Irish capital.

Learn about the history of Irish emigrants at Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Story

The replica you see today is a legendary 19th century emigrant ship that brought thousands of Irish dreamers to North America around the 1850s. But that’s not what made this sailboat famous. What made the ship famous was the fact that not a single life was lost in the seven voyages the original Jeanie Johnston made between 1847 and 1855. It is truly commendable that the captain somehow steered the ship out of harm’s way further. of a dozen trips scattered along a treacherous route.