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Clockwise                                                                    that absolutely deserves a
 from top                                                                     spot on your itinerary. At
 left:
                                                                              1,752-acres, Phoenix Park is
 St Patrick's                                                                 the biggest enclosed park
 Cathedral.
 ©Tourism                                                                     in Europe – in fact, it’s twice
 Ireland/                                                                     the size of New York’s Central
 Emma                                                                         Park. Initially created as a
 McArdle
                                                                              royal deer-hunting park in
 Take the                                                                     the 1660s, the massive green
 whiskey                                                                      space is now home to Dublin
 tour at
 Jameson                                                                      Zoo and the official residence
 Distillery,                                                                  of the President of Ireland.
 Bow Street.
 ©Jameson                                                                     Breathe in the fresh air as
 Distillery                                                                   you stroll or cycle through
 Bow St,                                                                      the park, or enjoy a relaxing
 Dublin
                                                                              picnic as you watch the local
 Riding                                                                       wildlife. There are several
 bikes                                                                        monuments dotted throughout
 around
 the scenic                                                                   the park, including the Duke
 Phoenix                                                                      of Wellington monument, and
 Park.                                                                        spot the majestic Nativity of
 ©Dylan
 Vaughan                                                                      the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
                                                                              in the distance. There’s also
                                                                              an onsite pub, The Hole in the
                                                                              Wall, where you can quench
                                                                              your thirst!
                                                                              3. The Old


                                                                              Jameson

                                                                              Distillery


                                                                                Of course, a trip to Ireland
                                                                              wouldn’t be complete without
                                                                              sampling some of the best
                                                                              Irish whiskey. The Old Jameson
                                                                              Distillery on Dublin’s Bow
 1. St Patrick’s   from medieval Dublin. The   which boasts more than         Street is one of the most
                                                                              iconic locations to do exactly
 4,000 pipes, and the Bell
 magnificent structure serves
 Cathedral  as a place of worship and   Tower, which houses 15 bells.         that, along with a whole host
                                                                              of other fun whiskey-themed
 is also a popular tourist
 Visit the adjacent St Patrick’s
 One of the world’s   attraction, in addition to   Park for a picture-perfect   activities. The 200-year-old
                                                                              pub offers a distillery tour,
 finest examples of Gothic   regularly hosting concerts   view of the cathedral.  which promises to take you
 architecture, St Patrick’s   and events. Learn about the                     on a journey from past to
 Cathedral is rich with both   building’s 800-year history   2. Phoenix       present complete with plenty
 beauty and history. The   by listening to the self-  Park                    of interesting yarns, as well
 Roman Catholic cathedral   guided audio tour; as you                         as a premium whiskey tasting
 dates back to the 13th   meander through, you will   Just a few kilometres west   experience, a whiskey cocktail
 Century, making it one   see colourful stained-glass   of Dublin’s city centre lies   making class, and the chance
 of the few buildings left   windows, the massive organ   a sprawling scenic park   to blend your own whiskey





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