Overview

Dublin is the Capital City of the Republic of Ireland, located on the Eastern seaboard of the country. With an urban-area population of over a million people, the city and county are home to a quarter of the entire population of the Republic of Ireland. Originally founded as a Viking settlement, it evolved into the Kingdom of Dublin and became the island's primary city following a Norman invasion. The city enjoys a maritime temperate climate characterised by mild Winters and cool Summers, and is the cultural, financial and commercial hub of the island of Ireland. The city is home to several large third level institutions, including Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and Dublin City University.

Visitor Attractions

Dublin is one of Europe's most popular city-break destinations, with a number of superb tourist attractions, activities and shopping opportunities to keep visitors of all ages and interests entertained throughout their trip to the Irish capital city. With a long and distinguished history, Dublin has a variety of cultural and historical attractions which permit visitors to delve into the city's past and learn about its foundations and development. Similarly, the city's many occupying forces and rulers throughout the centuries have left their mark in terms of architecture and buildings. Visitors can avail of superb shopping opportunities on the city's high streets, while a number of large Shopping Centres are within easy reach from the city centre by public transportation. Some of Dublin's Visitor attractions include:

• Trinity College Dublin

• The Guinness Storehouse

• Christchurch Cathedral

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Getting Here

Dublin is easily accessible by air for international passengers, with a vast array of low-fare scheduled flights to destinations across Europe, coupled with several long-haul flights to North America and the Middle East. Ferry services to the U.K also exist. Once you arrive in Dublin, you can avail of a number of transport options to negotiate your way around the city. These include tram, bus and taxi.

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