About Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east
coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include
Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s
Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s
Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum
of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture.s are Luxembourg and
Strasbourg). The secretariat of the Benelux and the headquarters of the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are also located in Brussels.
Ireland is a fascinating and mysterious island nation, one of
turbulence and beauty, extravagance and controversy. The shifts in
power have led to some political upheaval, but when visiting splendid
Dublin, none of this should come into play. After decades of violence,
the Irish government finally declared a cease-fire in 1994, and since
that time, as peace has increased, tourism throughout Ireland has
escalated. This is a fantastic thing because Ireland is a wonderful
place to visit when all is well.
Plan and Book:
Overview
Dublin is an extraordinary city that is best experienced on foot.
Many of the best sites are in a compact section of the town, and while
others might require a vehicle to reach, there is no other experience
like walking the streets of Dublin. The charming suburbs are glorious,
and the small cafes and coffeehouses are enchanting. There are a number
of elegant museums in Dublin, and a couple of outstanding galleries and
concert theaters. You will never get bored in Dublin, and this is why
many visitors to the area stay here longer than planned.
Along the
outskirts of Dublin you will find the most relaxed and subdued portion
of the community. The days are to be enjoyed, is their philosophy, and
you should not miss the clean air and lively sporting events. Dublin is
the capital city of Ireland, and nearly one-third of the population of
the country resides here. Speaking in relative terms to the rest of the
world, Ireland is a very young country when it comes to the average age
of its citizens. This is no exception in Dublin, and in fact, Dublin is
just about the youngest city in Ireland. Largely comprised of college
students, Dublin is a town whose number one priority is revelry.
There are plenty of pubs and clubs to go around, but there is so much
more to this city that makes it a spectacular place to visit. The last
few years have been a remarkable transformation period for Dublin, with
new homes, buildings, and offices being built with no end in sight. The
city is booming and has been called the most beloved capital in all of
Europe. As tourism increases and Dublin expands, purists hope that it
will retain at least some of its grace and small town feel. My
suspicion is that it will, but for now the balance of quaint elegance
and lively entertainment is absolutely perfect.
Attractions and Activities
The Dublin Tour: See Dublin’s landmarks the easy way with a hop-on,
hop-off bus tour stopping at the cities best known sights including
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, and
the National Gallery.
The Castle Tour: Visit the 14th-century Malahide Castle and its elegant
gardens. Then pass through Howth fishing village to a lookout point
offering a perfect photo opportunity over Dublin Bay.
The Guinness Storehouse: Chart 250 years of Guinness history – from the
initial conception of its creator Arthur Guinness, to brewing, and
finally to selling the product around the world. Learn what goes into
making this famous pint. Head to the Gravity Bar to sup on a
complimentary pint and contemplate a stunning 360-degree panorama over
the roofs of Dublin.
Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl: Two professional musicians set the
pace for a night of vivacious Irish music. Traditional instruments such
as the tin whistle, the accordion, the fiddle, and the uileann pipes
animate the crowd as the duo relate the history of Irish music and its
influence on contemporary world music.
Cruise along the River Liffey: Span 1000 years of Dublin’s history as
you cruise along the River Liffey. Your guide narrates the city’s
development from the arrival of the Vikings through to its
establishment as a major European city.
Tour of the Wicklow Mountains, Valleys, and Lakes: Meander through
Ireland’s picturesque countryside through the Wicklow Mountains. On
your way to Avoca, also known as Ballykissangel, you will explore
Glendalough’s striking landscape and historic monastery.
The Newgrange Tour: Tour the passage tombs of Newgrange and visit the
Irish burial chamber predating the pyramids of Egypt. Relive history at
the site of the Battle of the Boyne and stop at Monasterboice, home to
some of the best examples of high crosses in Ireland.
Surrounding Area
Howth
Howth, o the north, is 14 km from the city centre (still marked by
18th-century milestones). The peninsula of Howth is very nice for a
walk. Just take the bus or DART from Connolly Station out to Howth and
walk around the cliffs. The whole trip takes about 2-3 hours. It is
most beautiful in Aug/Sept when the weather bathes the cliffs in red.
There is also a boat that departs from Howth harbour that goes out to
the island off the coast called Ireland’s Eye – you can take a ferry
(you pay when you board). You can visit it and the monolithic ruins on
it, and if you’re lucky you might be able to get the island to
yourself. The King Sitric fish restaurant at the harbour serves freshly
caught fish at eye watering prices, several other local restaurants are
better and cheaper-notably Ivans.
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