Dublin Under Attack- Help! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland's prime attractions. It was opened in 1831 and facilitates education and study as well as conservation. This zoo is the largest in Ireland.

Answer: Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park became 350 years old in 2012. There are more than 700 animals and tropical birds housed in this park. It is one of the biggest walled urban parks in Europe.

Answer: Farmleigh

Farmleigh was once owned by the Guinness family. In 1999 it was purchased by the government of Ireland and was renovated. In July 2001 it was opened to the public as the official Irish state guest house. There are vast private gardens, a boating pond and a sunken garden among other delightful sights on the property.

Answer: Leinster House

This complex of buildings was once a palace inhabited by the Dukes of Leinster. It is now used as the parliament building of the Irish Free State. Concerns about the safety of the building due to its age and other factors led to an ongoing process of renovation in the 21st century.

Answer: Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse was officially opened in November, 2000, as a tourist attraction at St.James Gate Brewery. It has seven floors. Each floor features various aspects of the history of Guinness through a variety of interactive exhibition areas.

Answer: Powerscourt Estate

Powerscourt Estate was originally a 13th century castle. During the 18th century, it was largely reconstructed by Richard Cassell. In 1974 the building was razed by fire. It was not restored until 1996. The Powerscourt Estate is owned and managed by the Slazengers. It is a popular tourist attraction in Ireland.

Answer: Aviva Stadium

This sport stadium in Dublin can seat 51,700 spectators. This stadium is used by both Irish rugby and football players. It was opened on May 1, 2010.

Answer: Gresham Hotel

This four star hotel in Dublin was founded by Thomas Gresham. The Gresham is one of the oldest and most acclaimed hotels in Dublin. It was destroyed in the 1922 Civil War but was rebuilt and re-opened in 1927. It has 288 bedrooms.

Answer: Iveagh Gardens

This public park is located close to the National Concert Hall in Dublin. The gardens are comprised of a large sunken lawn which has a pond and a boating tower at its eastern end. There is also a waterfall that flows over large rocks from each of Ireland's 32 counties, and a maze which is a miniature version of London's Hampton Court Maze.

Answer: Kilmainham Gaol

The Kilmainham Gaol is a historical site which has been described by some as the "Irish Bastille". Originally it was a prison but it has been renovated and is now used as a museum. It is one of the biggest prisons in Europe that is unoccupied.