Traveling in Dublin The capital of Ireland and former Viking port counts more than a thousand years of History with a part of the rich cultural heritage be imprinted on the streets of: Georgian buildings and Victorian architecture, medieval castles and majestic cathedrals emerge in the north and the south bank of the river Liffey, which crosses it from end to end.
Most of the Celtic tradition, however, is waiting to be discovered in dozens of museums, the city's monuments and libraries. Dublin has a great tradition in the field of literature as the birthplace of the famous writer James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett. This was recognized in 2010 and UNESCO, ranking it in the narrow circle of Literary Cities.
Although much older, is very new in ... soul. With the average age of residents is under 30 years and with many foreign students, it is natural to booming nightlife. The most popular area, with dozens of pubs and restaurants, is the Temple Bar on the south bank, a well-preserved medieval quarter with cobbled streets and important cultural centers - must for art lovers.
As for shopping, Dublin offers plenty of choices: the Cow's Lane will find designer clothes at outdoor Moore traditional sellers of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, tobacco, etc., on the street Francis antiques in Cathach Books Rare versions used books and Walton's anything related to traditional Irish music. Dublin with large contrasts, though often overshadowed by neighboring London, leaves nothing to spoil the mood ...: the renowned warmth and hospitality of the people is that make it unique. excursions Must considered organized day trip to Wicklow (or "Garden of Ireland" as it is known).
Crossing a magnificent piece of Irish province will explore the ruins of a monastery of the 6th century in Glendalough and will take you to places where scenes of the movie «Braveheart». Alternatively, excursions worth choose is to the west, in Limerick, on the steep shores of Moher and Galway Bay or the northern part of the country, passing by the coastal road Antrim and Belfast, crossing the suspension bridge Carrick -a-rede with magnificent views and stops at the famous Giant's Causeway. gastronomy In the local dishes starring potatoes and seafood.
The region is famous mainly for its famous drinks, black beer Guinness and whiskey Jameson. Indeed, the last distillery to visit in Dublin Smithfield area
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