DUBLIN TRAVEL GUIDE
Dublin Travel Guide - Ireland's capital
city, Dublin is at the centre of the wonderful arc of Dublin
Bay on the shores of the Irish Sea. Dublin is one of the top
tourist destinations in Europe and each year welcomes many
thousands of tourist to its streets. In recent years many
areas have been rejuvenated and renovated, historic buildings
and landmarks have been exquisitely restored, many hotels
have been built and the shopping scene is huge and there are
many restaurants, clubs and bars to provide everything visitors
want. There are several tourist offices situated in Dublin
that offer up-to-date information about tourist attractions
and events and will answer any questions.
Dublin is the major entry point for visitors to Ireland.
The city is large compared to the size of the country and
the River Liffey runs through the centre
cutting the city into North side and South side. There are
nine bridges crossing the Liffey including two pedestrian
spans. Dublin city centre is compact and easily lends to strolling
around on foot as many of the major sights are in this central
part between the two canals. From cathedrals, monasteries,
the birthplace of writers, wonderful Georgian buildings and
squares, more modern buildings, the egnimatic Dublin Spire
and so on so there is a lot to see in Dublin.
Just outside Dublin in the adjoining counties
there is also much to see and you might like to take a trip
out to the wonderful mountains that circle Dublin or down
to the Wicklow to the Wicklow mountains where you can enjoy
lovely nature walks and hikes along the Wicklow Way. Or you
might want to make a trip to the Hill of Tara, the site of
one of the most ancient civilizations in Europe.
Dublin Bay hosts many suburban areas such
as Malahide in the north of the county and Dun Laoghaire in
the south - both have extensive yachting marinas, yacht racing
and other water sports. Dun Laoghaire is also a major ferry
port along with Dublin Port itself.
The Nightlife in Dublin is legendary - from
the chat in pubs and bars to the hectic nightlife in Temple
Bar district, the heady nightclubs dotted around the city,
there is something for everyone to enjoy. Many of the visitors
to Dublin are young, young vibrant people who come for the
clubbing scene and add their own dimension to the nightlife
of the city. One interesting feature of the drinking life
in Dublin is that nowadays, all restaurants, cafes, pubs -
all public places, are smoke free - and no smoking at all
is allowed.
Of course there is also the famous theatre scene - and remember
Dublin has nurtured more Nobel Literature Prize
winners than any other city in the world. The city of Dublin
is over 1000 years in growing and is a wonderous caldron of
history, gracious buildings and new vibrant living.
There is a wide range of accommodation available in Dublin
and recent years the growth in the tourist industry has led
to an upgrading and greater availability of places to stay.
Accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets is available.
You can book into a luxurious Dublin Hotel
or choose an inexpensive and friendly bed and breakfast or
boutique hote. Self-catering accommodation is also there for
those making longer visits. Hotels and Guesthouses have a
star system regulated by the Irish Tourist Board and the Irish
Hotels Federation. So with this range of choice, you need
to do some research to find what you’d like in terms
of accommodation. The pages on Hotels on this site may help
you find your choice.
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