Welcome to Dublin
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is the birthplace of writer Oscar Wilde and home of Guinness beer. This lively cultural city is located on Ireland's east coast at the mouth of the River Lilley. There's much you can explore on foot in the compact city center, from historic buildings and scenic parks, to world-class museums and numerous pubs.
Tourist Attractions
Trinity College and The Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Chester Beatty Library, Grafton Street, National Gallery of Ireland, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and Temple Bar.
Food and Drink
Dining out in Dublin is a very social affair! The city offers a wide variety of restaurants and cuisines, and you can also find your favorite traditional Irish foods such as soda bread, Irish stew, boiled bacon and cabbage, colcannon and champ, smoked salmon and boxty. Guinness, Irish whiskey and tea are among the most popular beverages.
Sports
While a wide range of sports are played in Ireland, the most popular are Gaelic football, hurling and football (soccer).
Outdoor Attractions
St. Stephens Green, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, National Botanic Gardens and Marlay Park.
Getting Around Town
While Dublin is a great city for walking and bicycling, the Dublin Bus network, DART suburban train and LUAS trams are available too.
Arts
Dublin's world-class museums and galleries house fine art collections ranging from the medieval era to modem. Popular sites Include the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and National Museum of Ireland.
Schools
The Irish education system is made up of primary, second level, third level and further education. Education is a requirement for children ages 6 to 16 or until students have completed 3 years of second-level education. High-quality public education is offered to all children, and Dublin also has a number of private and international schools.
Getting Out of Town
Ireland Is rich with historic landmarks and scenic beauty. In a day trip from Dublin you can travel by bus, car, train or organized tour to a memorable destination. Wicklow Mountains, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny Castle, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Connemara and Kerry are some recommended sites.
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The Guinness Storehouse welcomed 1.7+ million visitors in 2019.
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At 79 square miles, The Wicklow Mountains National Park is the largest in Ireland.
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Dublin has more than 700 pubs.
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Ireland has more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins.
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