Arts & Antiques Quarter Walk (Self Guided), Dublin, Ireland

Arts & Antiques Quarter Walk (Self Guided), Dublin

Lovers of art, antiques and vintage goods will relish exploring the treasure trove of goodies on Francis Street. This is the main center for antiques in Dublin with collectibles from numerous centuries and eras, including contemporary pieces. The antiques quarter got up and running in 2003 when a group of traders joined forces. Before that, Francis Street had earned a stellar reputation for the skilled craftsmen who used to work here creating fine pieces of furniture.

Come here for Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period furniture, rare items, lighting, decorative items, oriental rugs and much more. Linger over the intriguing window displays then step inside stores to investigate shelves and spaces crammed with fascinating objects from the distant and not so distant past.

Among the other items that might catch your eye during your tour of the street are Irish paintings and sculptures, prints, old photographs, antique jewelry and Irish silver. There is something for everyone, whether you are a serious collector, a hobbyist or a casual buyer. Of course you do not have to purchase a single thing. You can simply delight in looking at lots of fine and valuable pieces from times gone by.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Dublin

Guide Name: Arts & Antiques Quarter Walk
Guide Location: Ireland » Dublin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 0.5 Km or 0.3 Miles
Author: emily

1) Francis Street

2) Francis Street

3) O'Sullivan Antiques

4) O'Sullivan Antiques

5) Connaught Antiques

6) Gallery Zozimus

7) Michael Connell Antiques

8) Michael Connell Antiques

9) Martin Fennelly Antiques

10) Antique Fireplace Restoration

11) The Bad Art Gallery

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