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The City Region
The city is ideally situated between the mountains and the sea
where just a 20-minute journey will bring you from the bustling
A city effortlessly metropolis to the charming towns and villages which dot the
combining the traditional with coastline providing boundless opportunities for golf, water
sports, seafood dining and picturesque walks.
the modern, the historic
A little further and you’ll reach the Dublin Mountains where
with the contemporary, and hiking, biking, and walking trails are in abundance.
the dynamic with that famous Nestled beneath the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains you’ll find
Irish laid-back quality. Dublin the old, scenic and beautiful coastal towns and villages of
is an exciting and inspirational Blackrock, Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey, and Killiney; known for their
relaxed vibe and café culture. To the north of the city the towns of
city eager to extend a
Howth and Malahide boast stunning views, scenic walks,
warm welcome to business
and famed seafood; while inland you’ll discover world-class golf
tourists from across the globe. links.
Scoring high on essential Dublin’s Cultural Heritage
criteria such as accessibility,
facilities, and service, Dublin Dublin has a huge wealth of cultural
visitor attractions within leisurely walking distance around the
delivers in its own inimitable
compact city center. The medieval St. Patrick’s Cathedral and
way.
Christchurch Cathedral, along with Trinity College’s Book of Kells;
the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle are all in the heart of
the city. The architecture of Dublin includes everything
from cobblestones and churches to the sleek modernity of the
newly renovated docklands, via the elegant
wide avenues of the Georgian era.