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Dublin continues to grow and evolve as the administrative, commercial and cultural capital of the Irish Republic. With a history stretching back over 1000 years, Dublin has experienced triumph and tragedy throughout the centuries and the city you visit today is a fascinating mix of different influences, from Viking and Norman invasions, to eight centuries of English rule and almost one hundred years of Irish independence. Dublin is a city with plenty of charm. Cosy marketplaces, bustling street stalls, chic boutiques, world class hotels, affordable hostels and guesthouses and award winning restaurants all mix easily on the streets of this intriguing, ever-changing city. Highlights include the world renowned Book of Kells, housed at the beautiful Trinity College, Dublin Castle and its regal State Apartments, the 1000 years of history represented by Christ Church Cathedral and a host of other attractions. Dublin is the home of Guinness and there is no better place to sample the ‘black stuff’ than in any of the city’s great pubs and bars. Quite simply, when it comes to socialising and nightlife, Dublin is hard to beat.
Driver hack:
Avoid the rush hour traffic between 7:30am and 9am and again in the evening between 4pm and 7pm. Almost all areas are metered parking and city car parks can be expensive unless your hotel does discounted rate.
Did You Know?
Dublin or Dubh Linn is derived from the Old Irish Gaelic, which has its literal meaning “Black Pool”. The Dubh Linn was a lake used by the Vikings to moor their trade ships and was connected to the Liffey by the River Poddle. The most commonly used Irish wording for Dublin is Baile Átha Cliath which translates to “Ford of the Reed Hurdles”.
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