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Dublin's fair city offers the warmest of welcomes and a sense of fun. Spread in an arc around Dublin Bay, this cosmopolitan city of contrasts is on the one hand fiercely proud of its heritage and on the other progressively modern.
Getting around
Dublin has a good bus and rail network.Taxis are available, but expensive, and you may have to wait a long time (especially on Friday and Saturday nights). Bicycles are a popular way of getting about as Dublin is mostly flat.
Must sees
Most of the sights in Dublin lie south of the River Liffey and include Trinity College, the city's oldest university founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.The college library contains the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript produced by monks in the early 19th century. Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest building,was founded in 1038 by the Vikings. Still on a historic note, the palatial Dublin Castle dates from Norman times and is a visual delight with ornate painted ceilings and crystal chandeliers. Art enthusiasts should make a point of visiting the National Gallery of Ireland, housing 2,500 paintings and works by El Greco, Goya, Monet and Picasso. As much part of Dublin's history as its ancient buildings is the Guinness Storehouse, once home to Ireland's most famous export, and now dedicated to telling the Guinness story. Fashionable Temple Bar brings Dublin up to date and brims with cafes, restaurants, pubs, boutiques and art galleries, while distinctive Smithfield Village has its own old distillery tower (a glass-walled lift known affectionately as the Chimney) taking you to the top where you can enjoy magnificent views across the city.
Must buys
There is no end of boutiques, craft shops and well-known department stores in Dublin. If you're looking for traditional Irish souvenirs or gifts, the best area is Nassau Street, just off Grafton Street, the main shopping area. Celtic-style jewellery, Aran sweaters, arts and crafts are all enticing and make excellent buys.There are also a number of markets including George's Street covered market where you're likely to pick up a bargain or two.
Must tries
Dublin has a vast array of restaurants, cafes and bars including traditional Irish, American-style diners, Italian pizzerias and Japanese noodle houses.Wherever you decide to eat you'll find a lively atmosphere and the convivial bonhomie of the Irish. Local specialities include mussels and oysters, barm brach (a cake-like bread), boxty (filled potato pancake) and Dublin coddle (stew). Make sure you taste Guinness in its city of origin - it's said to taste even better than it does at home.
Getting around
Dublin has a good bus and rail network.Taxis are available, but expensive, and you may have to wait a long time (especially on Friday and Saturday nights). Bicycles are a popular way of getting about as Dublin is mostly flat.
Must sees
Most of the sights in Dublin lie south of the River Liffey and include Trinity College, the city's oldest university founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.The college library contains the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript produced by monks in the early 19th century. Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest building,was founded in 1038 by the Vikings. Still on a historic note, the palatial Dublin Castle dates from Norman times and is a visual delight with ornate painted ceilings and crystal chandeliers. Art enthusiasts should make a point of visiting the National Gallery of Ireland, housing 2,500 paintings and works by El Greco, Goya, Monet and Picasso. As much part of Dublin's history as its ancient buildings is the Guinness Storehouse, once home to Ireland's most famous export, and now dedicated to telling the Guinness story. Fashionable Temple Bar brings Dublin up to date and brims with cafes, restaurants, pubs, boutiques and art galleries, while distinctive Smithfield Village has its own old distillery tower (a glass-walled lift known affectionately as the Chimney) taking you to the top where you can enjoy magnificent views across the city.
Must buys
There is no end of boutiques, craft shops and well-known department stores in Dublin. If you're looking for traditional Irish souvenirs or gifts, the best area is Nassau Street, just off Grafton Street, the main shopping area. Celtic-style jewellery, Aran sweaters, arts and crafts are all enticing and make excellent buys.There are also a number of markets including George's Street covered market where you're likely to pick up a bargain or two.
Must tries
Dublin has a vast array of restaurants, cafes and bars including traditional Irish, American-style diners, Italian pizzerias and Japanese noodle houses.Wherever you decide to eat you'll find a lively atmosphere and the convivial bonhomie of the Irish. Local specialities include mussels and oysters, barm brach (a cake-like bread), boxty (filled potato pancake) and Dublin coddle (stew). Make sure you taste Guinness in its city of origin - it's said to taste even better than it does at home.
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