An UNESCO City of Literature With 1,000 Pubs - Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and its compact city center offers and exciting mixture of new and old. It is a social place with a huge reputation, busy pubs, museums and is home to one of the largest public parks in Europe. The city does not disappoint with beautiful old architecture from its 18th century heyday. Temple Bar is one of the most famous areas know for its reputation for drunken debauchery.

Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

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Part of the Dublin Castle, located in the heart of Dublin, on the site of a Viking settlement. Dublin Castle was once the headquarters of the British administration. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, it became a major government complex.

A statue of William Smith O’Brien, an Irish nationalist member of Parliament and leader of the Young Ireland movement. He was convicted od sedation for his part in the Young Irelander Famine Rebellion of 1848, sentenced to death but later pardoned.

The resting place for some 1.5 million people here in Glasnevin Cemetery.

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The Franciscan Church of Adam and Eve, also know as the Church of the Immaculate Conception, has been rebuilt and remodeled several time since the original building in 1615.

A statue of Jim Larkin, the founder of the Workers’ Union of Ireland.

Foggy morning

The fog in Phoenix Park, originally a royal hunting park in 1660’s is now the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe.

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The entrance to Dublin Castle and the Great Courtyard beyond the gate.

The Bedford Clock Tower, part of the Dublin Castle complex

Fortitude gate beside Bedford tower - Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle Upper Yard

Dublin Corporation Civic Offices

Trinity College

Trinity College Campus

The ‘Sphere Within Sphere’ sculpture outside the Main Library in Trinity College, was created by Arnaldo Pomoforo in 1982.

O’Donoghue’s on Merrion Row

St Stephen’s Green Shopping Center on King Street

There are no shortage of places to get a cocktail.

Christ Church Cathedral was built in the 11th century and it is known for its architecture, history and medieval crypt.

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Lighted sculpture outside the Shelbourne Hotel.

The lobby of the Shelbourne Hotel which first opened in 1824.

Brazen Head is officially Dublin’s oldest pub dating back to 1198.

This cross, in Phoenix Park, marks the site where Pope John Paul II preached to 1.25 million people in 1979. Phoenix Park is one of the largest public parks in any capital city in Europe.

The Temple Bar Pub was established in 1840.

The white building pictured here on Dame Street is the Olympia Theater. The building first opened as Dan Lowery’s Star of Erin Music Hall in 1879. It has gone through many changes over the years and in 2016 the theater underwent a major refurbishment to bring her back to her former glory.

Guiness Storehouse has interactive experiences related to history of the brand.

This is Panti Bar, owned by the queen of Dublin drag Panti.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built during the 13th century and is the largest cathedral in Ireland.

The Lincoln’s Inn, on Lincoln Place, has been there for almost 200 years

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What you should know:

• Dublin has a pretty extensive transportation system.

• Dublin is a very walkable city, and a great way to get around.

• People are friendly and helpful.

• The hop-on hop-off bus is a great way to get the lay of the land.

• There are many restaurant and entertainment options.

• The currency used is the Euro.

• You will need a valid passport and a UK travel power adapter.

• Sometimes there is a service charge included in the bill, if not a 10-15% tip is acceptable.

• Hop-on Hop-off bus is a great way to get the lay of the land.

• You can spend a few hours to a few days exploring the city.

For more information: Dublin