About Dublin
Dublin is a city so beautiful that it feels straight out of a storybook. Brimming with cultural treasures like the Marsh Library, Dublin Castle, and the Dublin Writers Museum among many others, the city has magnificent castles and cathedrals that are an architecture lovers’ dream.
Holding the UNESCO City of Literature title due to it being the home of literary greats like Samuel Beckett and James Joyce, Dublin has myriad experiences to offer to people with all kinds of interests and travel preferences. Dublin City is an Irish gem that offers a great climate, stunning locations and a variety of activities to indulge in.
Places to visit in Dublin
- National Gallery of Ireland : Displaying a massive collection of more than 2500 paintings and 10000 other artworks across categories like print, sculpture, drawing and watercolours; the National Gallery of Ireland was constructed in 1854. Amongst its stunning collection on display is the notable exhibit, Yeats Archives. Visitors can also indulge in some shopping fun and dine at pretty restaurants to catch a break while exploring the gallery.
- Merrion Square : The famous place of residence of author Oscar Wilde, Merrion Square draws most of its visitors due to this very fact. The public garden was built in 1726 and is noted for its breathtaking architecture which is an apt reflection of the city’s aristocratic vibe and Georgian architecture. The most striking part of the garden is a reclining figure of Oscar Wilde on a rock amid mesmerizingly colourful flower beds.
- National Museum of Ireland : The National Museum of Ireland displays a variety of artefacts such as ceramics, silver, weaponry, glassware, furniture and folk displays. The exhibits on display range from those belonging to the 1916 Easter Rising to more recent works of Irish designer Eileen Gray. The museum design is one of a kind with arcaded colonnaded and blocks connected by walking bridges. If you are interested in the history of Ireland and the events that shaped its existence, then a visit to the Museum is not to be missed.
- The James Joyce Centre :Just like the name suggests, the museum is built in reverence of the celebrated author James Joyce. Housing several exhibits, it also features a recreation of James Joyce’s study from Trieste. The table on which the author worked for the translation of Finnegans Wake has been safely maintained at the centre. Amongst other things, visitors can also view the furniture belonging to the home of one of Joyce’s friends, Paul Leon.
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral : The St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in honour of one of the most famous patron saints of Ireland, St. Patrick. It is believed that about 1500 years ago, it was at this very cathedral that the saint carried out baptism ceremonies. Considered to be one of the most significant examples of mediaeval architecture in Dublin, the church was renovated in the 1660s. The cathedral provides a free app service to enable a guided tour of the cathedral.
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport (DUB) is an international 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. Considered to be the 12th busiest in Europe, it is served by several airline carriers that include both short and medium-haul networks. Well connected to all major routes, passengers can easily avail of bus, car, taxi and shuttle to get to and from the airport.