| Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, located on the | | | | modern architecture. The Irish culture can be seen in |
| east coast of the country. The city is situated on the | | | | the beautiful Georgian buildings which are located all |
| River Liffey which could be one of the main reasons | | | | throughout the city. Some of the hundreds of |
| why it was founded as a viking settlement. Dublin has | | | | traditional buildings include Trinity College, Christ |
| been the capital since medieval times. Ireland has the | | | | Church Cathedral, Gaiety Theater, The G.P.O (General |
| fastest growing economy in Europe and this fact is | | | | Post Office) and The Bank of Ireland on College |
| reflected in the booming capital city. | | | | Green. |
| Dublin is very easily accessible by both air and sea. In | | | | Dublin also boasts many museums which include The |
| recent years many more access routes have been | | | | National Museum of Ireland which brings you back in |
| added making Ireland even more accessible from | | | | time and shows you some of the most beautiful |
| Central Europe. Bus services from Dublin Airport, | | | | artifacts from Ireland's history. Kilmainham Gaol gives |
| which is located on the outskirts of the city, run | | | | you a graphic picture of how the Irish men and |
| every few minutes or you can also take the Air | | | | women fought and became imprisoned and even |
| Coach which is a little more expensive but a lot more | | | | murdered during the War of Independence and the |
| comfortable. A new plan has been made by the Irish | | | | Civil War. Ireland is also very proud of the many |
| Government to extend the LUAS line (which is a | | | | literary talents that have been born in the country |
| state of the art Light Rail Transport System) as far | | | | and The Dublin's Writers Museum is a tribute to them. |
| as Dublin Airport and this will hopefully be built be | | | | Some of the famous writers include Oscar Wilde and |
| 2012. When you arrive in the city center you will find | | | | Samuel Beckett. |
| an abundance of taxis which can be hailed down on | | | | If you really want to experience proper Irish culture |
| the street, hired from a taxi rank or ordered over | | | | it would be a good idea to visit Gaelchultur, a centre |
| the telephone. If you wish to travel to or stay in the | | | | for the Irish Language culture. The main aim of this |
| suburbs, most towns can be reached on the DART | | | | centre is to promote the Irish Language ('Gaeilge') |
| suburban rail services. This service can bring you to | | | | but they also organize beginners classes and many |
| 25 different stations located throughout the capital. | | | | cultural events such as traditional Irish music concerts |
| Dublin offers a wide range of accommodation from | | | | and dramas. |
| five star hotels, guest houses, farmhouses, | | | | Another must see is The Guinness Brewery located |
| B&Bs, hostels, caravans and camping facilities. | | | | in St. James' Gate which is Ireland's No.1 visitor |
| Failte Ireland (the main tourist board of Ireland) grade | | | | attraction. Here you can learn about the history of |
| these forms of accommodation under a star | | | | the stout, how it is brewed and from the seventh |
| classification system. Through this kind of system it | | | | floor of the building you can sample the brew |
| makes it easier for tourists to assess which kind of | | | | yourself while enjoying the beautiful sweeping views |
| accommodation would suit them best. Some of the | | | | of Dublin City. |
| best hotels to stay in include The Clarion Hotel, The | | | | Whether it is an ultimate cultural experience or simply |
| Westbury and The Gresham Hotel which are all | | | | a relaxing break that you are looking for, Dublin has |
| located in the city center. Guest houses include | | | | something to offer for everyone. Visit the many |
| Grafton Guest house and Harrington Hotel. They are | | | | historical landmarks or enjoy a stroll in the Phoenix |
| also located in the city center. | | | | Park ( the largest park in Europe), Dublin is truly an |
| Dublin is full of culture with a mixture of both old and | | | | experience that you will never forget. |
