Kilmainham Gaol, the historic building where seven signatories of the 1916 proclamation spent their last moments, has been named one of Europe’s top hidden gems. It joins esteemed locations such as the Churchill War Rooms in London and The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh on the list. The Knowledge Academy based its rankings on both TripAdvisor ratings and Instagram popularity to identify museums that offer value for money and avoid summer crowds.
Kilmainham Gaol secured fourth place overall, with 32,036 hashtags on Instagram and a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor. A spokesperson for the gaol stated, “Situated in Dublin, the Kilmainham Gaol held prisoners for over 100 years. Visitors can walk through Irish history at the museum, with guided tours limited to 35 people per group, ensuring a crowd-free experience.”
Kilmainham Gaol imprisoned thousands of individuals, from minor offenders to those involved in significant events in Irish history. Although it was closed in 1924, the gaol was preserved as a national monument in the 1960s and later restored by the Kilmainham Gaol Restoration Committee. In 1986, it was transferred to the State and is now managed by the Office of Public Works. A visit to Kilmainham Gaol offers insight into the lives of both ordinary criminals and those who fought for Irish independence.
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