Discover Dublin’s Delightful Sights
Ireland’s capital offers a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favourite with travellers from all over the world. With numerous historic attractions and a wide range of eateries and bars, Dublin is a prime holiday spot and its thriving arts and cultural scene makes it a popular choice for those hoping to indulge their artistic tendencies on holiday too. Commonly thought as one of the world’s top cities, Dublin is teeming with tourist friendly experiences and boasts a nightlife to be reckoned with, making it ideal for young and old travellers alike.
The River Liffey divides Dublin and provides scenic views for visitors. On the north side of the river you’ll find Dublin’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street, where you can enjoy numerous shopping opportunities. The south side features popular tourist attractions such as Trinity College, Christ Church and St Patrick’s Cathedrals as well as St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street. A trip out to Dublin’s suburbs will reward travellers with a view of some beautiful Victorian architecture and a number of upmarket delicatessens and boutiques.
If you’re visiting Dublin with an eye to finding out more about its history, then attractions such as the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Dublinia & the Viking World and Dublin Castle are sure to appeal to you. Culture vultures on the other hand, are likely to love whiling away their afternoons in The National Gallery of Ireland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the Dublin Writers Museum and even The Bram Stoker Museum.
Dublin is also home to an extensive range of guided tours and sightseeing walks, bike and bus rides so you’ll find it easy to learn about the city’s past while seeing some of its most beautiful sights.
No trip to Dublin would be complete without a tour of one of its many traditional distilleries or storehouses. Explore the Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery then settle yourself down in one of the many local pubs and bars to enjoy a Guinness poured to perfection. There are plenty of traditional pubs to choose from, many boasting entertainments such as live music, as well as numerous bars and clubs for those who like their night’s out to have a modern flavour.
When choosing hotels in Dublin, you’ll be glad to know the city centre is relatively small and can be negotiated on foot – meaning you won’t have far to travel to enjoy all the wonders of Dublin!
Paul Buchanan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
