"A grand building on the edge of Parnell Square, Hugh Lane is easy to spot from the outside—just look for the LED installation of a walking figure. With one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary art in Ireland, the museum attracts dedicated return visitors and first-time passersby alike. In addition to works by big-hitters—Manet, Pissarro, and Renoir—there’s an impressive collection of modern Irish pieces. But the real highlight is Francis Bacon’s studio, which was dismantled in London and meticulously reassembled here." - Nicola Brady
Alamy