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Irish Adventure Holidays
- Irish Festival
Highlights - Enjoying
Ireland's Cities -
Ancient
Treasures
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Five Things to see and do in Dublin
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Molly Malone
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Ireland’s
capital and largest city is a melting pot of ancient civilisation and
modern culture. With some of the country’s oldest and most majestic
buildings, a network of delightful winding lanes to explore and
thousands of shops, clubs, restaurants and pubs, it’s not surprising
that it has become a popular destination for action-packed city
breaks. If you’re considering a trip to Dublin in the near
future, here are some of the landmarks that you simply can’t miss.
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Dublin's 390 foot Spire
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Dublin
Castle:
Located right at the historical city centre, Dublin
Castle is a popular tourist draw and an important attraction.
It was originally built as a Gaelic ring fort in pre-Viking
times, and later reconstructed as a Norse fortress. Nowadays,
the castle’s state apartments are the venue for Ireland’s
presidencies of the European community, presidential
inaugurations and state functions.
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Christ
Church Cathedral:
Dublin’s oldest building and the city’s most recognisable
symbol, Christ Church Cathedral overshadows the surrounding
streets. It was built in 1030 by a Norse king and offers
visitors a chance to revel in 1000 years of Irish history and
religion. Particularly noteworthy are the ‘Treasures of Christ
Church’ exhibition and the choral services whose origin can be
traced back to an original choir school formed in 1480.
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Dublin
Zoo:
Take a break from history and culture for a little light fun and
entertainment in the environs of Dublin Zoo. Visitors can see
Asian elephants, lions and penguins, as well as finding out more
about the animals and their capabilities in the ‘Tiger
Talk’, ‘Chimpanzee Chat’ and ‘Sea Lion Splash’. The
zoo also has a great restaurant where you can enjoy a wholesome
Irish lunch.
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The
Guinness storehouse:
The St James’s Gate Brewery has
produced the famous Irish brew since 1759; and its storehouse,
crafted into the shape of a giant pint of Guinness, is one of
Dublin’s top tourist attractions. Visitors will learn how the
world-famous beer is made before concluding with a complementary
pint of the black stuff. Try visiting on St Patrick’s Day,
when the entire storehouse comes alive with music, costumes and
fun.
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Not
only does Dublin boast some of Ireland’s most famous
attractions, it is also served by budget airlines and cheap
hotels – so visitors can enjoy a break which is both
fun and inexpensive.
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