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Dublin is a place of creativity and conviviality.
As the home of Joyce, Shaw, Wilde, Yeats and Beckett, it has a claim
to being called the literary capital of the world. It also has a
lighter reputation - as one of the most sociable and lively cities
in Europe. And recently it has developed an exciting new cultural
and commercial district.
Don’t Miss…
At the heart of old Dublin is Trinity College, a huge walled complex
containing beautiful buildings and tranquil lawns. The Old Library
has among its treasures the Book of Kells, a 9th century illuminated
manuscript of the Gospels.
Dublin is so full of interesting sights that it hardly matters
which direction you wander. But be sure to see the famous Georgian
squares, with their magnificent townhouses, gardens and sculptures.
You will pass through some of the city’s best architecture
if you head for the National Gallery with its new Millennium Wing.
There are plenty of smaller art galleries to explore.
The nightlife is sensational - every type of restaurant and bar
is here. Dublin has become amazingly cosmopolitan in recent years.
Those of more traditional tastes need not worry - it still offers
countless mellow pubs with Guinness and live music.
If you fancy a break from the city, the Wicklow Mountains are just short drive away, with their huge gorges and waterfalls and views of the sea.
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