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 19th 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.
