| Dublin is situated on the River Liffey and this | | | | ending British occupation of Ireland, which ended |
| amenity provides a centrepiece for many of the | | | | some five years later. |
| features of the area. The centre of Dublin is quite | | | | The Dublin Spire is a recent addition to the city |
| compact and it is here you will find most of the | | | | skyline and obtains criticism and praise in nearly |
| interesting visitor attractions.As you go further | | | | equal measure. It sits in the centre of O'Connell |
| out, you find suburban areas such as | | | | Street where once stood Nelson's Pillar. This was |
| Rathfarnham, which is a good gateway to the | | | | erected during British occupation of Ireland but |
| attractions of the Dublin Mountains. Tallaght | | | | was blown up by the IRA in 1966. Much discussion |
| (Dublin's most populated suburb) and other towns | | | | took place for nearly 40 years as to what to |
| that are in more rural settings such as Newcastle, | | | | replace it with and eventually the bland Dublin |
| Saggart and Rathcoole are worth a visit. Dundrum | | | | Spire took its place. |
| and Stepaside are close to the Dublin Mountains | | | | Downriver a little one finds the Four Courts |
| and the highest pub in Dublin, the famous Johnny | | | | complex of buildings and close by is the Jameson |
| Fox's in Glencullen, is a must for drink, music and | | | | Distillery in Smithfield. Of course, one cannot visit |
| quality food. | | | | Dublin without being aware of its most famous |
| North of the city are the attractive towns of | | | | product - Guinness. The famous stout, black with |
| Malahide, Swords and Howth and further north | | | | a white collar, was founded and is brewed in |
| again on the coast, lie resort towns of Skerries, | | | | Dublin. The brewing complex is on James Street |
| Rush and Lusk. Balbriggan is a densely populated | | | | and nearby is one the busiest attractions in |
| town just south of the border with County Meath | | | | Ireland, the Guinness Storehouse, where visitors |
| and is home to many commuters who work in | | | | can learn about the history the product and test |
| the city. | | | | some free samples whilst observing the city from |
| Being the capital city and central administrative | | | | a high viewing platform. |
| headquarters for the 26 counties, Dublin offers a | | | | Dublin is home to many parks and the most |
| host of heritage and historical sightseeing | | | | prominent city centre one is St. Stephen's Green, |
| opportunities. The city has three universities, the | | | | a beautiful oasis of calm in the buzzing city. Beside |
| most famous being Trinity College located in the | | | | it is the most famous shopping street in Dublin, |
| very centre of Dublin. Apart from being a | | | | Grafton Street. Nearby is Merrion Square Park |
| renowned seat of learning, the college hosts the | | | | and in Ballsbridge, the magnificent Herbert Park. |
| world famous Book of Kells and is one of the | | | | However, outshining them all is the Phoenix Park |
| most visited tourist attractions in the country. The | | | | to the west of the city centre, which is the |
| campus has wonderful Georgian architecture and | | | | largest city park in Europe, comprising 1760 acres. |
| generous grounds in the middle of the city. The | | | | Located in this huge unspoilt green area is Dublin |
| Long Room Library is another exceptional feature | | | | Zoo one of the biggest visitor attractions in |
| of the Trinity College. The other two universities | | | | Ireland. The Phoenix Park contains the residency |
| are UCD (University College Dublin) on the south | | | | of the Irish President, Aras an Uachtarain and also |
| side of the city and DCU (Dublin City University) | | | | that of the US Ambassador. Fallow deer have |
| on the north side of Dublin. | | | | occupied the park since the 17 th century and the |
| Close by Trinity College is Dublin Castle which was | | | | place is a haven for walkers and picnickers. It is |
| the seat of administration for the British | | | | one of great amenities for the people of Dublin |
| Government occupation of Ireland. Today, it is | | | | and visitors alike. |
| home to the Revenue Commissioners and various | | | | Dublin is a city with a great buzz to it. Areas like |
| other Government bodies. St Patrick's Cathedral | | | | Temple Bar, Baggot Street and Stephens Green |
| and Christchurch Cathedral are two famous | | | | boast great pubs, restaurants and night- clubs. |
| architectural gems within walking distance of Dublin | | | | There is a huge range of accommodation from |
| Castle that should not be missed on any tour of | | | | hostels to five-star hotels. Famous Dublin hotels |
| Dublin. Dail Eireann, the seat of Government is on | | | | include the Shelbourne Hotel on Stephen's Green |
| Kildare Street and at the rear of it is the National | | | | and the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street. U2, |
| Gallery of Ireland and the Museum of Natural | | | | the famous Dublin rock group, own the funky |
| History in Merrion Street. The aforementioned are | | | | Clarence Hotel on the south quays and you |
| all located on the south side of the River Liffey. | | | | possibly could spot Bono and pals hanging out |
| Just across the river is O'Connell Street, the main | | | | there. |
| thoroughfare of the city on which you will find the | | | | Transport needs are served by buses (Dublin |
| GPO (General Post Office) and the Dublin Spire | | | | Bus), trams (LUAS) and city rail (DART). At the |
| landmark. The GPO is historically important as it | | | | start of a new decade, it is worth considering a |
| was at the centre of the 1916 Rebellion that | | | | vacation or break in Dublin, one of the great cities |
| marked a turning point in Irish history, and | | | | of Europe. |
| although a failed rebellion, started the process of | | | | |