Independent, rebellious and freedom-loving Dublin often welcomes guests with drizzling rains, winds and gloomy skies. But this does not lose the attractive power of this city, where the traditions of the ancient Celts and Gaels are still alive, where the pugnacious spirit of the Irish Republican Army still walks through the streets and the dashing battle cry "Erin Go Bragh" is not forgotten.
Dublin was once an eternal thorn in the envy of the British Empire. For centuries, the city fought for independence and gave the prim English lords a lot of trouble. Now Dublin is a picturesque European capital, a symbol of free Ireland and a place of attraction for tourists from all over the world. Here, the merry St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on a grand scale, the Museum of Beer is proudly shown to foreigners and they continue to hope to take away the rest of the country from the greedy British.
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Trinity College
Old Dublin College, founded by Elizabeth I in 1592 and still successfully retaining its reputation as one of the best universities in Europe. It is ranked on a par with Oxford and Cambridge. Trinity College has an invaluable library collection of 4 million volumes. Among its famous graduates are the writer O. Wilde, the philosopher J. Berkeley and the mathematician W. Hamilton. The institution is open to tourists.
Book of kells
A unique manuscript created in the 9th century, a priceless work of art from the Early Middle Ages. The book is richly decorated with miniatures, patterns and Celtic designs. The priceless manuscript has been in the Trinity College Library since the 17th century. The book survived the devastating period of the Norman and Viking invasions of the British Isles and was treasured throughout the Middle Ages in the Abbey of Kells.
Dublin Castle
The building was erected in the XIII century, for almost 700 years until 1922, the residence of the English governors was located on its territory. Most of the buildings of the castle complex were built in the 18th century, but nevertheless it retained the main features characteristic of Norman architecture - thick walls, powerful crenellated towers and pointed window openings. At the moment, the castle is open to the public, sometimes it is used to organize official receptions.
Grafton street
A pedestrianized street located in the heart of the Irish capital. Grafton Street is the focus of the city's tourist life, there are many shops, drinking establishments, street musicians and actors are constantly performing. The street is home to many historic mansions, including the home of the head of Trinity College. Grafton Street is one of the five most expensive streets in the world for the cost of renting and buying real estate.
Temple Bar District
An iconic urban area known for its many bars and restaurants. Local streets come alive after 18.00, as numerous streams of people rush here to have a glass or a glass after a hard day at work. On the territory of the district is the oldest Irish pub "The Brazen Head", opened in 1198. In some establishments, you can taste more than 600 types of beer brought from all over the world.
St patrick's cathedral
The first mention of the temple dates back to the XII century - at the time when it acquired the status of a cathedral, but there is no reliable evidence of the time of the building's construction. In the 16th century, St. Patrick's Cathedral passed to the Anglican Church of Ireland, despite the dissatisfaction of Catholic parishioners. One of the deans of the temple ball is J. Swift - a famous Irish writer. In the XVIII-XIX centuries. the ceremony was held here for the knighthood of the Order of St. Patrick.
Cathedral of the Church of Christ
Dublin's main cathedral, built at the very beginning of the 11th century. The original facade of the temple has survived to this day, but the interior underwent significant changes during the restoration in the 19th century. That is why there are many Victorian details in the interior decor. The temple is jointly owned by the Catholic and Anglican churches. Inside is a particle of the relics of Dublin's patron saint, Archbishop Lawrence O'Toole.
Guinness Beer Museum
The museum is one of Dublin's most popular and visited tourist attractions. The Guinness Brewery began operations in the middle of the 18th century and has produced countless liters of the beverage since then. Over time, the Guinness brand has become recognizable and respected in all countries. The museum is located in a former fermentation plant, which was closed in 1988. To prevent the building from standing idle, it was decided to open an exposition dedicated to the history of local beer.
National Leprechaun Museum
The fabulous creatures leprechauns are the symbol of Ireland. Many times they became heroes of fairy tales, myths, folk legends. The most important passion of the leprechaun is his pot of gold, with which he does not part for a second. As a tribute to these distinctive characters, as well as for the development of traditional folklore, a museum dedicated to the world of Irish fairy tales was opened in Dublin in 2003.
National Museum of Ireland
The museum was founded in the 19th century. Its exposition tells about the ancient and rich history of Ireland. In the exhibition halls you can see weapons, ceramics, folk costumes, furniture, jewelry and other items from different eras. Also in the museum funds there are many exhibits of the Celtic period - religious jewelry, crosses, various forged products with a recognizable Celtic "ligature".
National Gallery of Ireland
Art gallery, which exhibits works by Irish masters, as well as artists from Italy, Holland and other European countries. The museum appeared in the middle of the 19th century. At first it was a modest collection of 125 paintings. By the end of the century, the exhibition had grown with donations and art purchases by the gallery itself. The new building for the museum was built in the 60s. XX century.
Irish Museum of Modern Art
The collection is located in the building of a former hospital of the 17th century. A few years after the restoration of the damaged building, it was decided to transfer the premises to the jurisdiction of the Museum of Modern Art. The gallery is relatively young - the collection began to be exhibited in 1991. For several years, the museum has won respect and was recognized as one of the leading in the British Isles.
Abbey Theater
Ireland's first national stage, which opened in 1904. The theater troupe took an active part in the struggle for the country's independence in the 1920s. The historic building burned down in 1951, and the new one was built only in 1966. All this time, the actors were forced to wander around other venues. Since its foundation, the theater has been a fierce supporter of national art.
Chester Beatty Library
A library and a museum in one place, where unique manuscripts from the period of Antiquity and the Middle Ages are kept. There are specimens here that have been found in Egypt, Asia and European territory. Some of the exhibits are more than 2 thousand years old. The museum was founded in 1950 by a private person - American entrepreneur and industrialist A.Ch. Beatty. Since 2002, the collection has been housed on the grounds of Dublin Castle.
Kilmanham Prison
A former prison that operated from the 18th to the 20th centuries, now turned into a museum. Mainly, fighters for the independence of Ireland served their sentences here. Until 1820, death sentences were carried out on the territory of the prison.Kilmanham was a mixed prison - women, men, and even children were held here, since even minor offenses were punished with severe punishment. This prison housed the leaders of five Irish uprisings, in 1924 it was closed by the decision of the new independent government.
Dublin General Post Office
The historic headquarters of the Irish Post located on O'Connell Street. In 1916, during the last (Easter) uprising, the headquarters of the revolutionaries was located here. After part of Ireland achieved independence, a museum was opened in the building of the main post office, where the original of the Declaration of Independence was placed. Today, the building is perceived as a symbol of Irish nationalism.
Dublin needle
A needle-shaped monument located on O'Connell Street, installed on the site of the blown up monument to the British Admiral Nelson. The statue was destroyed in 1966 by members of the IRA terrorist organization. The Dublin Needle was built in 2003. In height, it reaches 121.2 meters, while the diameter of the base of the structure is 3 meters. The structure gradually narrows and ends with a spire.
Croke Park
The sports arena, erected in 1884 for the Gaelic Games, curling and Gaelic football competitions, but after a major renovation in 2004, it became Dublin's main stadium. Croke Park is designed for 82-83 thousand spectators. For a long time, the Gaelic Athletic Association, which owns the arena, prohibited its use for games of non-Irish origin, but in 2005 the rules were relaxed.
Samuel Beckett Bridge
A 2009 cable-stayed bridge connecting the banks of the Liffey River. The structure is 128 meters long and 48 meters wide. Interestingly, the details of the bridge were collected in Holland and transported to Ireland. The structure quickly became a popular landmark for its gracefulness and harp-like appearance. Pedestrian and car traffic is open on the bridge, and work is underway to lay tram lines.
Glasnevin cemetery
The necropolis is located in the north of Dublin. It is famous for being the first Catholic cemetery that was allowed to secede from the Protestant one. Now it has the status of a museum, and burials on the territory are no longer carried out. Many political figures of the past, fighters for the country's independence, soldiers killed during the First World War, and ordinary people are buried in the Glasnevin cemetery.
National botanical garden
The history of the park is more than 200 years old, the total planting area is small - only 25 hectares. The garden is famous, first of all, for its plant diversity; more than 20 thousand representatives of flora grow on its territory. Since Ireland does not have a particularly warm climate, many tropical species are found in indoor greenhouses. There is also an agricultural corner in the garden where pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes and cabbage are grown.
St Stephens Green Park
Large city park located in central Dublin. Since the 17th century, this place has been adapted for walks of the urban aristocracy, but in 1880 the park was opened for public visits with the participation of A. Guinness, the co-owner of the famous brewery. Once Queen Victoria suggested that the townspeople name the park after her late husband, Prince Albert, but Dublinans angrily rejected the idea.
Phoenix park
Phoenix Park is one of the largest green spaces located within the city limits. In 1662, hunting grounds for the Duke of Ormond, the ruler of Ireland, were organized here. Even earlier, these lands were owned by the Abbey of Kilmenham, but under Henry XVIII they were confiscated in favor of the crown. In 1745, the park was opened to the public with the assistance of the Earl of Chesterfield.
Dublin Zoo
The city menagerie is located in Phoenix Park. In addition to the standard inhabitants, rare breeds of domestic animals, as well as representatives of endangered species, live here in a special zone. Dublin Zoo was founded in 1830, and for the second century in a row it has been a popular destination for excursions, recreation, communication with nature and meeting amazing animals.
St.Patrick 's Day
A bright, cheerful and colorful national holiday, which has been celebrated annually since the beginning of the 17th century on March 17th. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland - Saint Patrick, who lived in the 4th-5th centuries. On this day, the Irish wear green clothes, paint in the colors of the national flag, arrange processions and parades. In the evening, it all ends with a merry drinking party. The official symbol of St. Patrick's Day is the clover shamrock.
