Dublin the Capital of the Republic of Ireland
Dublin the capital of the Republic of Ireland is a city that has an
exciting nightlife and lots of tourist attractions. It is divided by the River
Liffey. The main thoroughfare O’Connell Street is intersected by lots of
shopping streets. On the south side you’ll find different tourist attractions.
Dublin Writers Museum is housed in an 18th century house and is
a museum which is dedicated to Irish literature and the lives of Irish writers
like Shaw, Joyce, Yeats and Pearse.
Dublin Zoo is located in Phoenix Park and is the largest in Ireland. It is
noted for its wildlife conservation efforts.
Dublinia and the Viking World located in central Dublin is a heritage centre
at the heart of the medieval city. Exhibitions show life as it was in the
medieval city and the world of the Vikings.
Glasnevin Cemetery which is found two miles from the city centre has
walking tours. There are tours which show the final resting place of men and
women who have helped shape Ireland’s past and present.
Irish Museum of Modern Art offers modern and contemporary art has a formal
garden and café.
Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed urban parks in Europe. This is home to
the Dublin Zoo. Situated in the park are the residences of the President of
Ireland and the U.S. Ambassador but aren’t open to the public. The park is
inhabited by a herd of wild fallow deer.
There are walking tours of Dublin available. Tours can last from one to
four hours and include standard sightseeing tours, tours on themes like the
paranormal and ghosts, music and song, literature, history and even Irish
mythology.
Ingenious Dublin Tours cover the history of medicine, Irish inventions,
great Irish scientists and walking or self-guided tours are available.
Different kinds of places to stay are available which don’t take a lot of
money. Annandale cheap city centre Bed and Breakfast offers modern accommodations. All of the
rooms are en suite and service with fresh towels. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Ashling House Bed and Breakfast is located in a leafy suburb and is within
a short distance of the city centre.
Camden Place cheap Hostel is a friendly and clean place found in Dublin’s Village
Quarter. It has 24 hour reception, free Wi-Fi, breakfast with pancakes on the
weekends, tea or coffee, a big kitchen to cook in, a lounge with TV, an outside
terrace, artist’s gallery and much more. There are twelve room types – dorms
with en suite bathrooms, shared bathrooms, and private doubles/twins with en
suite /shared bathrooms.
