Looking for a city that truly captures your imagination? Dublin has it all, thats the reason it has become one of the most searched vacation destination. A city of adventure and concert, explore life in medieval Dublin in Dublinia & The Viking World.Immerse yourself in our Georgian history. Discover how worlds favorite drinks are made at the Guinness Storehouse and the Old Jameson Distillery. Trace Dublin’s literary tradition at the Dublin Writers Museum. Do all this & much more in Dublin.
Christ church... One of the oldest cathedrals of Europe
Another example of Gothic Architecture
A beautiful view of the city at night
Watch the Ha'penny bridge in night lights
The Irish National Parliament
Trinity College, Dublin
A Little History
Dublin’s Journey is an adventure that begins with the Sells family’s purchase of land in 1803 and continues through the development of the rural village that today is known as Historic Dublin. The Vikings established Dublin in the 9th century as one of its three great towns of north-western Europe outside Scandinavia. The city was captured by the English in 1171 and King Henry II encouraged people from England to settle in the area. By the 13th century Dublin Castle had become the seat of English royal administration. In the 19th century Dublin was considerably expanded and was recognised as the second city of the British Isles.
Places to see
Dublin Castle
Built in 1204 by king John, Dublin Castle was built as a fortress suitable for administration and the defense of Dublin. Despite its function the castle never had to withstand a major attack, only minor battles in the Kildare Rebellion and the Easter Rising 1916. After a fire in 1684 the building was largely rebuilt, with very little of the old medievil structure left.
The Guinness Storehouse
You can’t leave Dublin without paying a visit to the world famous Guinness Storehouse. Located in the heart of the St James’s Gate Brewery, which has been home to the black stuff since 1759, its a real crowd puller. The highlight for many visitors here is the Gravity Bar.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin was the first university established in Ireland. Although it was widely agreed that a university was required in the city, shortage of funds meant it was only founded in 1592, by both Dublin Corporation and the Archbishop.
The Custom House
The Custom House is one of Dublin’s most magnificent buildings. It was designed by James Gandon and built between 1781-91 to replace an older building on Essex Quay.
The Four Courts
The Four Courts contain the Supreme Court and the High Court of Ireland. Completed in 1786 and designed by the architect James Gandon. It is designed as a single quadrangle with four original courts, the King’s Bench, Chancery, Exchequer and Common Pleas. It was originally built as a record storage building but part way through the construction it was decided to transfer the courts of law from St Michaels Hill.
The Dublin Spire
The Dublin Spire, or the ‘Spike’ as it now more commonly know, is the newest addition to the Dublin skyline. It was commisioned to mark the millenium celebrations in the city, but it in reality it was not completed until early 2003.
Things to do
Experience Dublin as the locals do
Despite its unsavory reputation in past years, Temple Bar is one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods and residents are trying hard to keep it that way.
Dine in style at Peploe’s
Lunches are popular with local heroes, business gurus and the cultured set of the city. The location is fabulous, and the rooms are decked out with wood, murals and crisp table linen. The established venue serves classic dishes like French onion soup, Caesar salad and smoked salmon with dill sauce, and the wine list is good and long.
Brush with royalty at the Dublin Castle
This isn’t how you’d imagine a castle in the traditional sense. There’s no moat, no drawbridge to lower against invading hordes, no turrets from which to pour boiling oil.
Discover a well-kept secret at the Cake Café
. The air inside is warm with the smell of heavenly own-made cakes, biscuits, pies and cupcakes, sandwiches, great salads and some more ambitious hot dishes. Everything is served on artfully mismatched crockery and the staff are delightfully welcoming.
Where to Stay?
Some of the best hotels to stay when you reach Dublin.
- Jurys Inn Parnell Street
- Deer Park Hotel (Howth)
- Waterside House Hotel
How To Reach Dublin?
By Plane
Dublin is served by a two terminal airport approximately 10 km (6 mi) north of the city centre. A second terminal opened in November 2010. Ireland’s flag carrier airline, Aer Lingus, flies to Dublin from a large number of European cities and from the USA. Aer Lingus fares are often lower than other flag carriers, but in part this has been achieved by matching the service levels of low-fare competitors.
By Train
Dublin has two main railway stations. Houston, in the west of the city centre, serves much of the west and south of the country including an hourly service to Cork which also services Limerick. Connolly, in the north-east centre of the city, serves the south east and east coast, Belfast, Sligo in the north-west and suburban commuter services including the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) system.
By Bus
A single bus station, Busáras, is the terminus for Bus Eireann services to almost all towns and cities in Ireland (except for a few services to County Meath and County Dublin, which leave from the surrounding streets). It is next to Connolly train station, 10 min by foot from O’Connell Street.
By boat
Dublin Port has several passenger ferry services to or from Wales and England.The main routes are Liverpool-Dublin, Holyhead-Dublin, Holyhead-Dún Laoghaire. Companies from Wales include Stena and Irish Ferries, and from Liverpool, P&O and Norfolk Line. It is also common to arrive to Ireland via the suburban port of Dún Laoghaire 10 km (6 mi) south of Dublin. The port of Dún Laoghaire is serviced by the DART. Crossings from Liverpool are seven hours, while crossings from Holyhead are from 2.5 hours, depending on whether you take a fast ferry or a larger ferry.