DUBLIN
WELCOME TO DUBLIN – Fáilte go Baile Átha Cliath
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS AND SOME POINTS OF INTEREST
Dublin Zoo
discover a world full of fun and adventure. Dublin Zoo is much more than a fun-filled stimmulating day out
Trinity College Library and the Book of Kells
Trinity College is the oldest University in Ireland. The College is famed for its great treasures. This include the Book of Kells, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, the Books of Durrow and Armagh and an early Irish harp. These are displayed in the Treasury and the Long Room, which houses aver 200’000 of Trinity’s oldest books.
Guiness Storehouse
No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to Guiness Storehouse. Home of Guinness and Ireland’s No 1 visitor attraction. It’s a dramatic story that begins almost 250 years ago ends in Gravity Bar with an astonishing view of Dublin city!
Malahide Castle
Set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide. The Talbot family lived here from 1185 to 1973, when the last Talbot died.
Grafton Street and Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
A trip to Dublin wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, located at the top of Grafton Street besides the beautiful St. Stephen’s Green park. The centre’s taty offering also includes a great choice in food outlets. Whether you want a tasty brunch or lunch, a quick bite to eat with fantastic views of the park or bustling Grafton Street, the centre caters for all tastes.
Shopping on Henry Street : and don’t miss the Jervis Shopping Centre
The Spire of Dublin
This huge, striking and innovative monument stands in the middle of O’Connell Street, just across from the famous General Post Office. 120 meters high and 3 meters in diameter at the base, it is approximately 15 centimeters in diameter at it 6s apex.
Ha’Penny Bridge
is Dublin’s oldest pedestrian crossing over the River Liffey, erected in 1816. Its nickname from the halfpenny toll levied on all users.
Temple Bar : famous Cultural Quarter
Shop Opening times
Most shops are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 12noon – 6pm on Sunday. Late opening in the city centre is on Thursday evening until 8am and often Thursday and Friday in the Shopping Centers.