| Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland | | | | Many Irish pubs still boast their own folk bands |
| (formally known as Eire) and commonly known as | | | | and most tourists remember their first time being |
| Southern Ireland. The city sits hard up to the Irish | | | | dragged up to sing along side the friendly locals. |
| Sea, which separates it from the rest of Britain. | | | | When in Dublin most tourists try and visit Trinity |
| Many people arrive in Dublin straight off the ferry | | | | College which houses the Book of Kells which is |
| from Holyhead which is some 60 miles east away | | | | regarded as one of the finest examples of Celtic |
| on the English coast. | | | | art. Dublin is also home to its own National |
| The city is regarded as having one of the most | | | | Museum which houses a collection of Irish Gold. |
| beautiful bays in the world on its doorstep. Dublin | | | | Lovers of architecture flock to Merrion Square |
| bay is nearly 6 miles long and helps protect Dublin | | | | which is regarded as a superb example of |
| from the rough Irish sea. The River Liffey flows | | | | Georgian architecture. Also not to be missed is |
| through the centre of Dublin and it also has the | | | | the Ha'penny Bridge. |
| Royal canal sitting to its north and the Grand | | | | Tourists now flock to Dublin to experience the |
| Canal to its south. These form a natural three | | | | diverse range of culture and the beautiful scenery. |
| quarter semi circle and they mark the recognised | | | | The friendly locals, good food and famous local |
| boundary of the city centre. | | | | beer have turned Dublin into one of the most |
| Dublin is relatively small and compact compared to | | | | popular capitals in the world. Many take time out |
| other capitals, but what it lacks in size it more | | | | from the fun and partying of the city centre to |
| than makes up for in character. The city itself is | | | | visit the Wicklow Mountains. These beautiful |
| relatively flat and to the south you can see the | | | | mountains are home to beautiful lakes and |
| Wicklow Mountains in the distance forming a | | | | reservoirs. More energetic tourists walk along the |
| beautiful and stunning contrast. They look even | | | | Wicklow Way which runs from north to south |
| more spectacular in the winter months when they | | | | along the range. The stunning views and clean |
| are often covered in snow. | | | | pure fresh air make the walk even more |
| Dublin is regarded as one of Europe's most | | | | rewarding. |
| fashionable capitals and their locals have lost none | | | | Others visit Glendalough which is regarded as one |
| of their friendliness or good humour. It is said that | | | | of the most significant historical sites in the whole |
| no other capital in the world can give as genuine | | | | of Ireland. It was founded in 6C by St Kevin and |
| and friendly welcome as that of Dublin. The locals | | | | today it's buildings and ruins are not only beautiful |
| share of love of dance, music and good food and | | | | but have taken on an almost atmospheric |
| beer. The roots of Michael Flately's Riverdance | | | | ambiance which tourists find spectacular. |
| can be traced back to the tradition of Irish | | | | It is no wonder that tourists come back to Dublin |
| traditional 'hoofing' which can still be seen | | | | year after year. |
| performed in many pubs today in Dublin. | | | | |