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Dublin
About Dublin
Dublin is the capital of the Ireland and is situated on at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin is a thriving European city and the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Stroll through the elegant Georgian streets of Merrion and Fitzwilliam Squares
- Have a pint of Guinness or a shot of whiskey or enjoy the traditional Irish music in one of Dublin's 1000 pubs
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- Dublin Castle at the heart of historic Dublin
- Áras an Uachtaráin-the residence of the President of Ireland
- Farmleigh -situated in the north-west corner of the Phoenix Park
- Christ Church Cathedral- Dublin's oldest building
- The Custom House
- Dublin's City Hall
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral
- Rathfarnham Castle
- The National Museum of Ireland
- The National Gallery of Ireland with the national collection of Irish art and European master paintings
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
Highlights in the vicinity
- Ardgillan Castle -built in 1738 and unique among Dublin’s Regional Parks with magnificent views
- Dalkey Castle
- Malahide Castle
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 495 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Weather: Dublin has a mild climate with showers any time of the year. Average temperatures in summer range from 16-20°C and in winter, from 4-7°C
- Emergency tel.nr.112
Local transport
- Taxis
- DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) the suburban rail service
- Buses services provided by Dublin Bus
- Dublin Luas tram system provides good services to Dublin city centre
Inbound transport
- Nearest Airport: Dublin International Airport is about 12km north from of city centre
- Train: Services to all parts of Ireland are provided by CIE
- Buses: Bus Eireann operates bus services to the rest of Ireland
- Ferries: Regular, scheduled ferry services between Dublin Port to Holyhead, Wales or alternatively use the faster Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire ferry(10km south of Dublin city)
- Rental car-Dublin is the main hub of the country's road network. The M50 motorway runs around the south, west and north of the city, connecting the most important national primary routes
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