Ultimate Dublin Travel Guide

Dublin is a city that’s packed with amazing culture and history. If you’re contemplating a visit, whether for the first time or the hundredth, you’ll want to get as much out of the trip as possible. Let’s take a look at a few of the landmarks and locations worth fitting into your itinerary.

Exploring Dublin’s Historic Heart

For those with a fondness for history, there are two major landmarks in the city worth checking out. These are Trinity College and Dublin Castle. The former is Ireland’s oldest university, founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I of England. It’s home to the Book of Kells experience, along with an impressive library. The latter is a major Irish fort, which still serves as a major centre for the modern Irish government.

Then there’s the Docklands, which, as well as offering a succession of great restaurants with sea views, includes the Emigration Museum, the Family History Centre, and a replica ship, the Jeanie Johnston, the real version of which made sixteen crossings of the Atlantic without ever losing a single passenger.

Dublin’s Cultural Quarter

If you’re more a fan of nightlife than history, then you’ll want to make time for Dublin’s vibrant bar and restaurant scene. Of particular interest might be Temple Bar – which is a street, rather than a single establishment. In this part of town, you’ll not only find several amazing pubs, but also galleries, museums, and boutique shops. You can expect traditional Irish music in the evenings, too.

If your accommodation is nearby, then you can return to this part of town every night. There are plenty of Dublin serviced apartments nearby, which makes this easy to do. On the other hand, you might prefer to stay at one of the city’s many hotels. There are a range of options to cater to a range of budgets.

Experience Dublin’s Green Spaces

Dublin, like many major cities, offers several impressive parks, where you can stretch your legs. Phoenix Park is among the largest enclosed parks anywhere on the continent, and plenty of chances to spot wildlife, like deer. You’ll find Dublin Zoo here. There’s also St. Stephens Green to consider, which is smaller, and nearer the centre of town.

Food and Drink: Dublin’s Evolving Culinary Scene

If you’re going to be staying in Dublin, then you’ll want to make time to sample the local gastronomy. There are a number of world-class restaurants in the city, as well as trendy little bars and smaller restaurants that offer something distinctive and innovative. The Docklands, Chapter One, and the Greenhouse are all worth checking out – as are the proliferation of cosy little cafes, where a tourist can easily pick up a traditional Irish breakfast.

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