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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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