Pages

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Popular Dublin Attractions

By Robert Toth


In the recent times, Dublin has become one of the most prominent tourist attractions of the world. It can be visited by the old as well as the young. It is one among the many European cities that can be vacationed at, during any part of the year.

City Overview:

Dublin is one of the Ireland cities which have an interesting history and diverse culture and traditions. The Dublin attractions can fulfil all your dreams and help you engage in activities of your preference and interest.

Places which you must visit:

Situated in the College Green, the Trinity College was founded by Queen Elizabeth in 1592 and is the oldest college in Dublin. It has the largest library in Ireland.

The Dublin Zoo is considered as the largest zoo in Ireland and is known to be the most ancient scientific zoo of the world. It is the home of different species of animals and birds.

The Irish Museum of Modern Art conducts innumerable exhibitions on modern art.

The GAA Museum and Croke Park provide lots of information on the football game. At the former place, many EU conferences are conducted.

The Dublin Castle is one of the historical Dublin attractions which were constructed by King John of England. It is the hub of many concerts as well as EU meetings. Moreover, it also houses the Chester Beatty Library.

Christchurch Cathedral showcases many historical features of the city.

National Museum of Ireland is rich in cultural, artistic and historical collections of the city which is showcased in three different buildings.

Malahide Castle features the portraits of the distinguished family of the Talbot family.

Things you must do:

Discover the rich historic past of the city by visiting National Museum of Ireland.

A visit to the Dublin Castle must be on top of the itinerary list as it exposes you to the Irish history.

Make sure you make a trip to the Irish Museum of Modern Art which contains lots of historic information.

Those interested in books must go to the National Library of Ireland and get hold of some books there.

The Dublin Tourism Information is the right place to approach if you want to educate yourself about the city.

The Dublin Tourism Information is the right place to approach if you want to educate yourself about the city.

Take time out and spend lots of it at the garden and parks of the city.

Walk to the beach and enjoy the cool breeze out there.

Discern the elegance of Dublin by a tour on feet.

Shopping and Sports in the city:

Some of the most renowned shopping stops of Dublin are Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Square Shopping Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, The Pavilion Swords and Dundrum town centre. The markets are efficient enough to satisfy the shopping freaks. The major sports of Dublin are the, rugby, soccer and golf.

How to spend nightlife:

The nightlife in Dublin is one of the prime Dublin attractions that have been drawing tourists from all across the globe. The ever engaging cafes and pubs offer the best varieties of whiskeys and Guinness to the energetic tourists.

Famous festivals:

Some of the important festivals are the Chinese New Year, Temple Bar Trad fest, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, The Dublin Book Festival and St. Patrick's Festival.




About the Author:


No comments:

Post a Comment