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Douglas
About Douglas
Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man, home of the island's government and its main hub. It is situated on a bay on the east coast of the island at the confluence of the Dhoo and the Glass rivers. The city in itself has minor tourist attractions, other than the annual TT Races.
Local highlights
- The Tower of Refuge-a very small castle built upon Conister Rock in Douglas Bay
- The horse-drawn trams that run along the promenade from the sea terminal to the Manx Electric Railway station from spring to early autumn. Steam trains run south from Douglas during the same time of year.
- The Gaiety Theatre
- Villa Marina
- The Castle Mona (1804) a seaside mansion (now hotel)
- Enjoy Manx Gaelic–the native language of the Isle of Man
Highlights in the vicinity
- Ballasalla with the ancient Cistercian monastery of Rushen Abbey
- Castletown with Castle Rushen, the Nautical Museum, The Old Grammar School and the Old House of Keys
- Port Erin sandy beach
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 25 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Douglas is called Doolish in Manx
- Driving is on the left hand side of the road!
- Tip: explore the island by foot and enjoy the landscapes in all its tranquility
Local transport
- Taxis
- Steam train direction south of Douglas
- North of Douglas by Electric Rail
- Bus-a comprehensive network throughout the island
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Airport of the Isle of Man
- Ferry services to Heysham, Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast
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