Top rated Heritage buildings in Galway

Experience the best that Galway has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from Heritage building category.

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Marsh’s Library
Library
👍👍 I discovered Marsh’s Library on TikTok before our planned Dublin visit and was so glad I did! My husband & I went here right after our Trinity Tour & we loved Marsh’s more! You read that correctly! (Not to make it a competition as both libraries have their highlights, we just weren’t able to experie...
4.80 (235 reviews) (~184.73 km from centre)
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St. Mary's Collegiate Church Youghal
Anglican church
👍👍 This is a must visit when in the area, rich in history in a town steeped in history. One the oldest and largest remaining intact lead windows in all of europe and much more, dating back to 13th century.
4.80 (191 reviews) (~167.44 km from centre)
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Enniscoe House
Guest house
👍👍 When i arrived at the estate i was blown away with the grounds and woods surrounding the main house. I was greeted with open arms from the wonderful host DJ and his mother Susan. The house has been beautifully maintained with the rich family and property history on proud display. The staff on site w...
4.80 (75 reviews) (~90.13 km from centre)
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Carrickmacross Workhouse
Heritage building
👍👍 Excellent tour using both art and the original building to get across the history of the workhouse and those who used it
4.80 (56 reviews) (~172.08 km from centre)
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Nano Nagle Heritage Centre
Heritage building
👍👍 Looking forward to the Pope's visit here in the coming year. Long overdue since 1979, and this will be one of his stops. Visit the centre and ask to sign the request book. For the Pope to visit. Pope Francis has bestowed the title of “Venerable” on Nano Nagle, having previously been declared a “Serv...
4.80 (47 reviews) (~158.37 km from centre)
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Newbridge House & Farm
Heritage building
👍👍 Nice place with a lot of animals. The animals have plenty of space to run around. My son loved it. There is also a playground just beside the farm with bathrooms. Each one of the bathrooms had a baby changing mat and they looked clean. The farm has a gift shop at the entrance and a nice little cafe...
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~192.53 km from centre)
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Thomas Connolly Bar
Heritage building
👍👍 Looking for a 5 star experience? Come to this bar. Looking for great environment to enjoy a pint you have to come here . I can jot say enough nice things about this pub . It was such an amazing experience to have drinks here . It has me asking when I’m coming back to Ireland to specifically go to th...
$ $$$
4.70 (994 reviews) (~117.27 km from centre)
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Nano Nagle Place
Heritage museum
Restored convent & gardens with museum displays on a 1700s nun dedicated to educating the poor.
4.70 (910 reviews) (~158.37 km from centre)
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Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre
Restaurant
👍👍 Great visitor centre that is beside the disused Ulster Canal in Clones. It's got a terrific cafe, a lovely courtyard and a small gift shop with local items. There are plans to re-open the canal and link it into Lough Erne eventually. In July they are starting to build a marina beside the visitor cen...
$ $$$
4.70 (132 reviews) (~155.79 km from centre)
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Eighth Wonder - Transatlantic Cable Station
History museum
4.70 (59 reviews) (~172.13 km from centre)
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An tSean Bheairic
Heritage building
👍👍 An tSean Bheairic (The Old Barracks) is an excellent place to meet for Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, coffee, or snacks. The food is splendid and well prepared. The staff are very friendly and Gaeilgeorí (Irish Speakers). The lending library, tourist centre, gift shop, bus stop, and Gaeilge Centre are al...
4.70 (44 reviews) (~216.06 km from centre)
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Malahide Castle & Gardens
Castle
Medieval fortress set in 260 acres of parkland features antiques, paintings & a fairy trail.
4.60 (14K reviews) (~192.27 km from centre)
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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Castle
Costumed guides bring stories of the city's past vividly to life in this historic museum.
4.60 (804 reviews) (~195.7 km from centre)
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Camden Fort Meagher
Fortress
Coastal stronghold from the 16th century, with underground tunnels & an exhibition on World War I.
4.60 (579 reviews) (~171.01 km from centre)
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Clone Country House - Wicklow
Bed & breakfast
😠 EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE-watch your deposit! We booked clone house in April for a hen party (~20 guests). Prior to the booking, Jeff was not very responsive/helpful at times regarding certain queries. The house was nice (albeit quite chilly-could definitely do with more heating!) However, we...
4.60 (143 reviews) (~189.72 km from centre)
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Michael Cusack Centre
Heritage building
👍👍 We had a lovely morning at the centre. The exhibition was very informative and Martin was so generous with his time and knowledge. It was a pleasure chatting to him. He even brought a brolly down to the house so we didn't get too wet. Love the puca
4.60 (48 reviews) (~28.5 km from centre)
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Boyle Abbey
Heritage building
Remains of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1218, with an exhibit housed in a restored gatehouse.
4.50 (539 reviews) (~92.23 km from centre)
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Spire of Lloyd
Heritage building
👍👍 Beautiful historic landmark with a great playground for kids of all ages, wonderful views and walking trails. Here is some history of the place: “Thomas Taylor, 1st Earl of Bective (1724-1795) was the devoted son who built the 'Spire of Lloyd' as a memorial to his father. But perhaps he should have...
4.50 (251 reviews) (~150.65 km from centre)
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The Casino Model Railway Museum
Rail museum
😐 [Dropping to 3 stars after my second visit, the working layout is just too dull] This is a tough review to give…. I want to fully support this endeavor by true rail enthusiasts, as a model rail nut this is brilliant to have… I just recall my youth… my communion, my confirmation… I got to choose wha...
4.50 (235 reviews) (~192.81 km from centre)
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Annes Grove House & Gardens
Botanical garden
👍 Lovely to see the restoration of this property and gardens. Visited nearly 20 years ago so will be great to see the gardens return to their former glory. Guided tour only at present €5 for about an hour. Will be great to see next year when their will be extended walks and not the need for a guided t...
4.50 (63 reviews) (~126.31 km from centre)
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