Dublin is the capital and the largest city in
Ireland situated some 10 km north-west of
Donnybrook, 130 km south of Ireland -
United Kingdom border. The population of Dublin is about 1,024,100 people (census of 2013). Dublin is a popular tourist destination thanks to its gardens and interesting buildings.
Dublin (IATA: DUB) is the nearest airport to Dublin, situated just 20 km to the north-west.
Must see attractions in Dublin
The Irish National War Memorial Gardens (Irish: Gairdíní Náisiúnta Cuimhneacháin Cogaidh na hÉireann) is an Irish war memorial in Islandbridge, Dublin, dedicated " to the memory of the 49, 400 Irish soldiers who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914–1918" out of a total of 206, 000 Irishmen who served in the British forces alone during the war.
Trinity College (Irish: Coláiste na Tríonóide), officially The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, a research university in Dublin, Ireland. Queen Elizabeth I founded the college in 1592 as " the mother of a university" that was modelled after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge, but unlike these affiliated institutions, only one college was ever established; as such, the designation…
Guinness Storehouse is a tourist attraction at St. James' Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Since opening in 2000, it has received over twenty million visitors.
Christ Church Cathedral (The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, commonly known as Christ Church, Cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and Metropolitical Cathedral of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel) in Dublin is the elder of the city's two mediæval cathedrals, the other being St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Dublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Opened in 1831, the zoo describes its role as conservation, study, and education. Its stated mission is to " work in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of the endangered species on Earth"
The National Gallery of Ireland (Irish: Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann) houses the Irish national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later. The Gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish painting and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting. The current director of the g…
Leinster House (Irish: Teach Laighean) is the name of the building housing the national parliament of Ireland (Irish: Oireachtas Éireann).
James Joyce Bridge (Irish: Droichead Séamus Seoighe) is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, joining the south quays to Blackhall Place on the north side.
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