Dublin is both the capital and the biggest city in Ireland, and is situated close to the halfway mark of the island’s eastern coast. When it was first established, it was an outpost for slave trading by Vikings, but became the capital of Ireland during the Medieval era. There are over 500,000 inhabitants in the city as of 2006, the entire region of Dublin has a population over a million.
Dublin’s first historical citation was noted by the Greek scientist, writer and mapmaker Ptolemy, who referred to it as “Eblana Civitas” circa 140 AD. However, the settlement of “Dubh Linn” can be traced back to the 1st Century BC. After the Normans invaded Ireland, Dublin became the capital, with Dublin Castle serving as the seat of power until they gained independence. Between the 14th Century and the beginning of the 17th Century, Dublin and its surroundings were under British rule.
Starting in the 17th Century, Dublin entered a swift period of expansion, and most of the most beautiful local architecture was constructed during this era. The Easter Uprising of 1916, followed by the Anglo-Irish War and Irish Civil War, eventually left the city in ruins; many of its finest structures were completely demolished. Following World War II, the modernization process progressed slowly, real change only coming in the 1960s. In more recent years, Dublin has been transforming substantially, with huge develepmont in the residential, transportation, and business spheres.
Some of the highlights
Dublin Castle dates from the 18th Century, and it and other previous castles on this site served as the seat of the British government from 1171 until 1922. The castle now serves as a tourist spot and also as a convention center. Additionally, the crypt has been reinvented as an arts center and concerts are sometimes held on the Castle grounds. All of the buildings are almost always open to the public, and sights to see include: St. Patrick's Hall, a huge ballroom in which presidents are inaugurated; the Throne Room, with a throne from the rule of King William III; and the Viceregal Apartments, which conist of the rooms once inhabited by the Lords Lieutenant and also used by the royalty’s visiting relatives.
The Dublin Zoo dates back to 1830, but has modernized itself with a program of conservation, animal study and education. With some elements retaining their original period look and others bearing fresh 21st Century designs, this place is a sightseeing treat in more ways than one.
You can also visit the Guinness Storehouse, Brewery and Factory, which is where this world-famous brand originates from, so you’ll have the opportunity to taste the freshest
Guinness you’ll ever find anywhere. You’ll also learn about the history of the company and its brew, on a delightful guided tour throughout the premises.
Dublin’s National Museum is a must-do for art lovers. This is the island’s foremost cultural attraction, where you’ll naturally find a strong emphasis placed on Irish art, along with cultural artifacts and natural history. Their exhibitions are distributed among four locations, with three being within Dublin and the remaining one to the west of the city in County Mayo.
Temple Bar is the cultural quarter of Dublin, and is the home of over fifty organizations which offer various kinds of contemporary art in some truly wonderful venues. The area features free outdoor activities for the entire family all year long, popping up in public streets and spaces such as Meeting House Square, the open-air performance center in the core of Dublin. The Temple Bar Food Market operates every Saturday here, along with similar markets for books, antiques and much to be found all over Temple Bar.
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