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Top 10 Things To Do In Dublin
Few places internationally lend a friendlier hand than Dublin. The Emerald Isle offers tremendous hospitality, complemented by its warm and friendly hosts. A cosmopolitan city, Dublin is rightly proud of its rich heritage, but also presents a modern face in line with contemporary culture.
1. Trinity College
Housing the Book of Kells, a near two century old manuscript written by monks, Trinity College is Dublin’s oldest university, built in 1592.
2. Christ Church Cathedral
Dublin’s oldest building dates back nearly one thousand years to 1038. It was built courtesy of the invading Vikings, a monument to serve a powerful army.
3. Dublin Castle
Going back from to the Norman invasion, this special example of medieval architecture captures the artistic influence of the time. Magnificent painted ceilings and crystal chandeliers portray the Ireland of one 1000 years ago.
4. National Gallery of Ireland
Monet and Picasso are mainly two of the influential artists on display in the city’s largest gallery. Some 2,500 paintings give a flavour of a historic past and present.
5. Guinness Storehouse
Ireland’s most well-known export was once brewed in this famous old building. Since relocated, the Guinness Storehouse now delights in telling its visitors how one or more of the world’s favourite drinks came to be.
6. Temple Bar
Contrasting Dublin’s historic ancestry, Temple Bar brings the city right up to modern day with its cosmopolitan mix of bars, restaurants, shops and art galleries.
7. Smithfield Village
More eating, drinking and shopping can be seen at Smithfield Village, a freshly renovated development. A walk up of the Chimney presents magnificent, panoramic views of Dublin.
8. Grafton Street
Superstar large stores trade alongside local craft shops in the most active shopping area of Dublin. {Traditional conventional} Irish gifts and souvenirs can be found more easily in the adjacent Nassau Street.
9. Pint of Guinness
No visit to Ireland would be perfect without a tipple of the world famous Irish Guinness. Locals say it tastes better in its home city. Well, there is only one way to ascertain!
10. Irish Grand National
You can smell the cash amongst the punters present at one of the great sporting events of the calendar. Join the runners and riders during the month of April to witness the Irish Grand National.
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