Visitors Guide To Dublin, Ireland | Dublin Facts & History

Visitors Guide To Dublin, Ireland | Dublin Facts & History:

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Dublin Ireland's capital city Dublin has fast become one of the most visited short break city destinations in Europe. It seems these days that anyone and everyone has been there, done it and seen it all in Dublin. Besides being home to Guinness, Trinity College, The Temple Bar and Grafton Street there is far more to Dublin that initially meets the eye.

Dublin is called Baile Atha Cliath in Gaelic and dates back to the 9th century. It was originally a Viking settlement.

At one stage O' Connell Street, the city's main street was regarded as the widest street in Europe.

Dublin is also a county as well as a city but is actually one of the smallest of the 32 Irish counties.

The head of the Irish government is called An Taoiseach, which translated literally from Gaelic means “leader” The home of the Irish parliament is in Dublin and is called The Dail. The three major political parties based in The Dail are Fianna Fail, Fianna Gael and Labour. Dublin has less pubs per head of the population than any other European capital. Amazing but true!

The home of The Dubs, as they are fondly known is Croke Park. The Dubs are the Dublin Gaelic Football team. Croke Park is recognized as being one of the best Stadiums in the entire world due to its size and shape which creates a natural amphitheater effect.

Dublin is home to the second largest outdoor park in the world-The Phoenix Park. This is the largest park in Europe and second only in the world to Central Park in New York.  The biggest crowd ever assembled in Ireland gathered in the Phoenix Park in 1819 to a rally led by Daniel O Connell calling for the freedom of Ireland from English oppression and rule. Over 1.5 million impassioned people gathered to hear O Connell proclaim “that the freedom of Ireland is not worth the shedding of one drop of blood”.

The freedom of Dublin city has only been bestowed on a small number of people including Nelson Mandela, U2 and Bob Geldof. This honour carries the unusual privilege of allowing its' recipients to graze sheep free of charge in St Stephens Green, one of Dublin's best known landmarks.

The Visitors Guide To Dublin, Summary and Dublin History: Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and is located on the East coast. It is renowned for its Irish tradition and the friendly atmosphere that is created by the locals. Despite being the biggest city in Ireland, it is relatively compact and can be seen on foot. Hundreds of years ago Dublin was a trading point for slaves and silver. At the time it was controlled by the Viking military. Years later in 1169, the city was taken over by the Normans. After a short period of power they Normans gave the city up to English colonial administration. The Easter Rising of 1916 was the turning point of the city and the end of the UK’s influence on. From this point on wards the city was run by the Anglo Irish Treaty that eventually formed the Republic.

Dublin has an International Airport making it easily accessible by air. National Bus services are also available to and from the city. The rail options are expensive and often limited.

Accommodation Choices, Hostels, lodgings, and bed and breakfasts are the most common accommodation options. These are scattered around the city in abundance and cater for all budgets and requirements. There are a few fancy hotels located on the north side of the city for those who prefer that option.

Sights and Attractions, Dublin has a vast history so there are plenty of historic features to check out. The Christchurch Cathedral is a medieval focal point in the centre of the city. If you are interested in a city’s character, feel and history then go to Grafton Street, Dublin Castle and the Irish Parliament. Also check out the Joyce, Dublin Writers and National museums as these are traditional to the city of Dublin.

Shops, If shopping is your thing then you are best off going to Grafton Street, St Stephens Green and Henry Street. These streets sell all the fashion brands as well as electronics and jewelry. You can also find unique souvenirs in the petit gift shops down some of the small streets.

Dining Choices, There are pubs and restaurants all over Dublin. The majority of dining establishments mainly offer traditional pub food although all international cuisine can be found within the city.

Blackstone House, This is one of those restored Victorian houses that have been converted to a bed and breakfast in Dublin. Most of the original features of the place have been preserved, and look exactly the way they did centuries before. Blackstone House sits in Upper Rathmines Road. You can easily do your shopping or dining in restaurants in the village itself.

The National Museum of Ireland (Museum of Decorative Arts and History) 

This museum is home to pieces of jewelry, weaponry, glassware, and ceramics. Through these artifacts, you can trace Dublin's history, as well as the political and social spurs to the city's development over the centuries. The museum is known for well-documented pieces of porcelain in its collection.

The National Museum of Ireland (Museum of National History) 

Opened in 1857, the museum displays at least 10,000 specimens of wildlife. The specimens on display are representative of both existing and already extinct species of animals not only from Ireland but from the world over. The museum is open from Tuesdays to Saturdays, from ten in the morning to five in the afternoon. On Sundays, it is open from two to five in the afternoon. It closes during major Christian holidays.

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