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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.





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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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