Framed by mountains and edged by a beautiful bay, Dublin city’s streets are filled with vibrant art and historic buildings, hip cafés and traditional Irish pubs. Stroll around and you’ll feel echoes of the Vikings mixing with buzzing boutiques, cobblestones reverberating with the sounds of buskers, and 18th century parks playing host to festivals, film and food markets.
Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
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Packed with amazing attractions, Dublin city centre is home to unique sights such as Kilmainham Gaol and the National Gallery of Ireland.
It’s here you’ll find lively Temple Bar, where you can experience some of that legendary Dublin nightlife.
Follow the River Liffey down to the revitalised Dublin Docklands and discover treats including EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum as well as river cruises that take you past some of the city’s best-known landmarks.
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Clock Tower, Phoenix Park, Dublin
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With lush parks providing leafy green spaces, this is also a city of great beauty where you can join the Dubliners in some of their favourite activities – walking, cycling and people-watching. The Phoenix Park is even home to its own herd of deer.
Head out beyond the city centre to County Dublin, and the UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere opens up with coastal walks, scenic villages, expansive sea views and rugged mountain backdrops.
Take to the Dublin Mountains for a hike, go rock-climbing in Dalkey Quarry, walk the cliff path at Howth or join the hardy locals who sea-swim whatever the weather.
Adventure lies around every corner, so dive in and start exploring – that Dublin buzz is waiting.
