Dublin

Located on Ireland’s east coast and on the mouth of River Liffey, Dublin is truly impressive, a city which has it all. 

Very close to our hotel and along the city center flows River Liffey. This is definitely a nice place for some sightseeing.

The surroundings around represent a perfect combination of bridges, old and new buildings. 

What a real pleasure is to stroll along the riverside!

This is a truly beautiful, peaceful and picturesque area and a great place to take some pictures.

One of the most famous buildings close to the river is the Custom House built in a neoclassical style which has nowadays mainly administrative functions.

The Famine Sculpture with George’s Quay Plaza behind. The monument represents the massive Irish emigration worldwide which started from these quays.

The huge expressive and very moving sculptures. Their poses and faces tell stories without words.

Our city tour includes visiting Trinity College, one of the best landmarks in Dublin. The university is world famous with its history dating back to the sixteenth century and the considerable number of national and international notables and scholars who studied here.

The location of the campus in the city center makes it easy to reach and offers a quiet escape from crowds. Particularly famous is the Trinity College library, impressive with its rich collection of authentic books and old novels. 

Especially famous is the Book of Kells, which is the primary reason why so many tourists visit this fascinating place. Definitely the library should not be missed since it is one of the most magnificent in Europe. 

Glad we saw this great and famous college. It is so vast, like a town within a city.

 

The grounds in front are always full with students enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful weather.

We spend almost an hour here and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, a small heaven in the noisy city. We admire the buildings around which are gorgeous pieces of architecture.

We simply love this place rich in history which makes us enter in one different world.

Another well-known attraction is the Christ Church. The present cathedral was built by the Normans in 12th century and is today an Anglican Church.

This beautiful cathedral is very close to the river and is so impressive with the stained glass windows and its architecture. The cathedral is in the Guinness book of records for having the most bells in the world.

Here is also St. Patrick’s Cathedral dedicated to the patron of the nation. It is said to be one of the first churches in Ireland. Here St. Patrick baptized the first Christian in Ireland. The cathedral was built in a Gothic architectural style and rebuilt in 19^th century by the founder of Guinness brewery.

Nowadays the building is absolutely amazing with its grandeur, religious majesty and harmonious atmosphere.

The cathedral and the park are so lovely places. The time spent here is definitely an enjoyable and memorable experience. 

Dublin Castle is also another building which brings the typical Irish charm. Built and rebuilt during centuries the rooms here represent the city past and present.

The castle was used as a residence by royals.

On our way back to the city center we come across the life-sized bronze of the Dublin folklore heroin Molly’s Malone statue, with the typical look of a famous street trader.

The statue is just across the Trinity College and at the start of Grafton Street.

At the end of the day we go to the huge shopping O'Connell Street, the heart and soul of the city. This is the main very busy street in Dublin with many shops and restaurants. It is worth enough walking along this street, we find a little bit of everything for everyone here. 

This is one hectic and multicultural area, offering divers wonders of contrasts and history. And we cannot miss the Spire, one of the landmarks of Dublin.

Once in Dublin we also visit the monument of Oscar Wilde which is as unusual as the life of this unusual man was. Located in the beautiful Merrion Square Park, this wonderful little spot is close to the house where Oscar Wilde was born.

Dublin is one of the cities with the most green areas, which are not to be missed. There are many parks around the city like Phoenix Park, Herbert Park and St, Stephen Green.

Adjacent to one of the main shopping streets, Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green is very attractive and quiet place.

Once in the city we take a relaxing break in one of the local pubs and taste beer Guinness, brewed here since 1759. What more - after a nice lunch with fish and chips.

Dublin is definitely nice to visit. This is one of the important cities in Ireland and is globally recognized as a leading financial and industrial center. It is a great experience to be here and we enjoyed the very best from this extraordinary city.