Temple Bar Book Market

Temple Bar


Bad secondhand potboilers, sci-fi, picture books and other assorted titles invite you to rummage about on weekend afternoons. If you look hard enough, you're bound to find something worthwhile.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Temple Bar attractions

1. Temple Bar Gallery & Studios

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This multistorey gallery showcases the works of dozens of up-and-coming Irish artists at any one time, and is a great spot to see cutting-edge Irish art…

2. Ha'penny Bridge

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Dublin's most famous bridge is the Ha'penny Bridge, built in 1816. One of the world's oldest cast-iron bridges, it was built to replace the seven ferries…

3. National Photographic Archive

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The archive of photographs taken from the mid-19th century onwards are part of the collection of the National Library, and so are open by appointment and…

5. Photo Museum Ireland

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This small gallery devoted to the photograph is set in an airy three-level space overlooking Meeting House Sq. It features a constantly changing menu of…

6. Icon Factory

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This artists' collective in the heart of Temple Bar hosts exhibitions on Ireland’s cultural heritage. You’ll find colourful, unique souvenirs celebrating…

7. Bank of Ireland

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A sweeping Palladian pile occupying one side of College Green, this magnificent building was the Irish Parliament House until 1801 and was the first…

8. Molly Malone Statue

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Dublin's most famous statue is that of fictional fishmonger (and lady of dubious morals) Molly Malone, she of the song alive, alive-o.