About Dublin
From visiting the National Museum of Ireland, Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Merrion Square, there is a lot to see and explore in Dublin. The city is also famous for being the abode of personalities such as Samuel Becket, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Maeve Binchy, and Bono from the band U2. When you are visiting Dublin, do not forget to try the national dish which is the flavourful Irish Stew.
Places to visit in Dublin
- National Gallery of Ireland: The National Gallery of Ireland houses a stunning collection of more than 2500 paintings and 10000 other artworks that span different mediums such as prints, sculpture, drawing and watercolours. Located right at the heart of Dublin City, the National Gallery of Ireland was constructed in 1854. One of the most notable exhibits in the gallery is the Yeats Archives. Besides exploring the various galleries, you can also stop by the shop and the restaurant located within the premises.
- Merrion Square: Merrion Square is mostly visited because it is renowned for being the residence of Oscar Wilde. Aside from the breathtaking beauty of colourful flower beds, one of the most striking features of this Georgian square is that of Oscar Wilde reclining on a rock. Built-in 1726, this public garden is known for its wonderful architecture, reflecting the city’s aristocracy and the design of Georgian buildings.
- National Museum of Ireland: If you want to gain knowledge about the events that shaped the history of Ireland, you must visit the National Museum of Ireland. One can visit exhibits ranging from the 1916 Easter Rising to the works of the Irish designer Eileen Gray. An astonishing feature of the museum is walking through the arcaded colonnades and walking bridges connecting the blocks. The museum houses many artefacts such as ceramics, silver, weaponry, glassware, furniture and folk displays.
- The James Joyce Centre: As the name suggests, this museum is dedicated to the author James Joyce, and is home to a number of interesting exhibits such as a recreation of the study of James Joyce from Trieste. The museum safely maintains the table where Joyce worked on the translation of Finnegans Wake. Visitors can view the furniture belonging to the home of one of Joyce’s friends, Paul Leon.
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral: The cathedral was built in honour of one of the most famous patron saints of Ireland, St. Patrick. It was in this cathedral that the saint was believed to have carried out baptism ceremonies about 1500 years ago. The church was renovated during the 1660s and since that time it has been considered as one of the prime examples of mediaeval architecture in Dublin. Visitors can opt for the free app or the guided tour to wander inside the cathedral.
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB) is the airport serving the city of Dublin and is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA). The airport is situated about 7 km north of Dublin in Collinstown and about 3 km south of Swords town. The airport is the 12th busiest in Europe and is served by several airline carriers that include both, short and medium-haul networks. Passengers can avail of bus, car, taxi and shuttle in order to travel to and from the airport.