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County Dublin

A cafe to be enjoyed al fresco and shoppers on Grafton Street

Dublin punches way above its weight as a tourist destination with top attractions to rival any city break.

It is the sixth most visited city in Europe, behind London and Paris but ahead of Amsterdam, Madrid and Berlin. Not bad for a city with a population of just 1.4m.

For any tourist, the city is a wonderful place to visit – the centre is about 3km square and all attractions are within walking distance. Accommodation in Dublin is abundant, from the cheap to the luxurious with many B&Bs, hostels and hotels within the city centre.

For first-time visitors, there is plenty to see – for culture vultures the capital has all the country's major galleries and museums, while nature lovers can enjoy the city parks including Stephen's Green and Phoenix Park – Europe's largest.

Weather in Dublin is variable so ensure you pack for all climates. Explore the history of Dublin by visiting Kilmainham prison followed by National Botanic Gardens. For the ultimate Irish experience taste a little Irish in the Guinness Storehouse or for tee totallers visit Bewleys Cafe for a cup of real Irish tea.

For those returning to Dublin as visitors there will be plenty of change to observe.

There has been an extraordinary amount of regeneration in the last twenty years and the city fathers now take its architecture and history seriously with conservation of the grand Georgian squares and elegant streets now the watchword.