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Dublin
Travel Guide
Author:
Mansi Gupta
Dublin is Ireland’s capital, which finds a place for itself amongst
the rich countries of Europe. It is located on the east coast of the
country and encompasses the River Liffey merging into the Dublin
Bay. Apart from being the largest city in the country, Dublin is
also the centre of the country’s financial resources. The currency
is the Euro (€). The Euro came into operation in January 2002.
English is the spoken language in Ireland. Irish, or Gaelic
(Gaelige), the ancient celtic language of the country is also spoken
by about 5% of the population. Dublin has a population of just over
1.1 million.
Dublin is now Europe's first smoke free capital city! Since March
29th 2004, a smoking ban in the work place has been in force. The
primary purpose of the prohibition is to afford protection to
workers and the public who are exposed to harmful environmental
tobacco smoke.
After going through an intricate detail of the Dublin’s Tourism
Industry provided by the website, right from the overview about the
city itself to the various facts and spots to visit, it makes one
want to be there and experience the beautiful city himself. The site
for the benefit of the admirers of the charismatic city has provided
a pool of information
Already planning to visit the city!! Then there is again some more
fruitful information for you. To be boarding in Dublin, you will
have options of a Hotel or a room in a guesthouse. To be sure of
where you are putting up and that you are putting up at the right
place the website provides you with the kind of rating the Hotels
and Guesthouses have and what standards of accommodation one can
expect. The site then goes on to the kind of Music one can enjoy in
the city. People say Music is universal and the same can be pictured
in Dublin, which is deeply tied to its musical roots. The site
provides information of the various dinner shows that take place in
the city and how much one enjoys. These dinner shows are offered at
a package price and the details of the same can be had from the
site. The site has adequately covered the city’s rich culture and it
also provides some information on various cultural and heritage
sites like Dublin Castle, world-renowned National Wax Museum and the
captivating Phoenix Park. Amongst the rich culture of the city,
piece of art literary works are also the talk of the town in the
city. A brief on the likes of James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, Ulysses etc
van be had from the website.
As can be undoubtedly construed from the above, the website is very
user friendly. There is absolutely no difficulty in surfing through
the website and all the requisite information is just so much within
your reach. There is no dearth of information on the site and almost
all the queries you have about Dublin can be resolved by visiting
the website. The appearance of the site is simple and good which
adds to its beauty.
About the
Author:
Mansi Gupta writes about
Dublin travel
topics.
Things
To Do and See in Dublin
Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum, Dublin
This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century
for
its harsh treatment of prisoners.
Attraction type: Old jail; Specialty museum; Historic site
Trinity College,
Dublin
Founded in 1592, this is Ireland's oldest and most prestigious
college;
it is best
known as the home of the Book of Kells,
an
intricately decorated New Testament text dating back to 800 AD.
Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site; Library; Tour
Temple Bar, Dublin
Funky shops, eclectic cafes and hordes of stylish young Europeans
have
made Temple Bar one of the most popular tourist destinations in the
city.
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Landmark/point of interest
Guinness
Storehouse, Dublin
This six-story building contains the Guinness Brewery Hop Store,
a
museum and the Gravity Bar, located on the top floor.
Attraction type: Brewery; Factory tour
Old Jameson
Distillery, Dublin
Attraction type: Factory tour; History museum; Specialty shop;
Specialty museum
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