Dublin area

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and the city is famous for many things, but probably nothing more so than Guinness, one of the world’s best known beers, which was first – and still – brewed in Dublin, and its many, many pubs. Europe’s largest public park is also located in Dublin, the Phoenix Park. Places worth visiting are the the Dublin Zoo, the Temple Bar, the National Gallery and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Twelve kilometres south of the Dublin city centre is Dun Laoghaire, which is one of the major ports of Great Britain.

Things to see and do

Guinness Storehouse

Ireland’s most famous beer is produced here. During a tour you can discover 250 years of history of world’s greatest black beer and you can find everything that there is to brewing the beer, transportation, advertising, and so on. The Gravity Bar offers you the best possible view over Dublin with astonishing 360o views of the city and beyond.

Trinity College Dublin

Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, the Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s first university. The Campanile, the bell tower in the picture on the right, is one of the most iconic pictures of Trinity College and Dublin.

The Old Library contains one of the world’s most famous books ‘Book of Kells’ written by Celts. Amongst the graduates are Dracula writer Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde.

Dublin Castle

The Dublin Castle was built between 1208 and 1220 and it has some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city. Nowadays, the site includes two museums, two gardens, Government Buildings and the State Apartments, which are the most important rooms in the country.

Did you know…

... that 48% of Dublin’s population is under thirty five years of age?

... that Dublin is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe?

... that ten million glasses of Guinness - the famous 'black pint' from Dublin - are produced daily all over the world?

... that Dublin has been home to many famous historical persons from the Literary and Movie World? Dublin born celebrities include George Bernard Shaw (dramatist, critic & Nobel Prize winner), James Joyce (writer and poet and writer of Ulysses), Oscar Wilde (playwright, poet, essayist & novelist) and Dracula creator Bram Stoker? Prominent Hollywood actors hailing from the city include Maureen O’Hara, Brendan Gleeson, Gabriel Byrne and Colin Farrell.

... that the remains of St Valentine are to be found in Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church on Aungier Street in Dublin? Because of St Valentine, St Valentine's Day is widely celebrated as the day for lovers.

How to get there

There is an extensive transport network from and to Dublin, with Dublin Airport, various ferry services, and bus-, tram-, and train services.

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