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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.
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