By Keri Griffiths
Dublin
Ireland
Ireland
Photo gallery
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Ha'Penny BridgePhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Trinity CollegePhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
River LiffeyPhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
O'Connell BridgePhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Four CourtsPhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Custom HousePhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Dublin Post OfficePhoto By: Sarah Diamond -
Glasnevin Cemetary TowerPhoto By: Sarah Diamond
Dublin, Ireland has to be a contender for one of the greatest cities in all of Europe. That does beg the question, “What makes a city great?” Well the answer is simple: Any city that creates virtues out of vices and vices out of virtues. The pub/church ratio in Dublin is about dead even and you can confess your sins to a priest while you’re committing them. Granted, at first blush, Dublin does not appear to be the sexiest of cites. The architecture is a jumble and getting lost is a near certainty, but the people are so warm and friendly that you won’t stay lost for long. Dublin is a city that has soul, class and the locals will welcome you as if you are a long lost friend that has finally come home.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next vacation to Dublin, Ireland. The city can be frequented through the Dublin International Airport (DUB). To book your flight with EscapeWizard.com, simply follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to start your search for the best prices. We can also assist you with hotel accommodations for your next vacation. Here at EscapeWizard.com, we recommend the Westin Dublin as the best hotel in the city. Just click here (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to book through EscapeWizard.com.
The most popular tourist attraction in Dublin and EscapeWizard.com’s selection for the perfect place to start sightseeing is, hands down, the Guinness Brewery and Storehouse. Ireland’s most popular export, this dark brew made from roasted malt, has drawn the crowds in for years and has kept the locals em-ployed for centuries. Founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness, this massive brewery spans over 60 acres and is considered by many to be Disneyland for beer lovers. While you can’t take a direct tour of the brewery itself (health and safety reasons), you can take in the razzmatazz of the Storehouse. Lively exhibits show-ing the breweries history and the ins and outs of the famous beverage are available for vacationers to take advantage of. Speaking of beverage, the best part of the whole tour has to be the free pint of Guin-ness you can down in the massive glass encased Gravity Bar. For those memorabilia collectors, check out the Guinness shop for some weird and wonderful collectables.
Since life is about balance, once you’ve finished you pint hop on a bus (please don’t drive) and head on over to Trinity College for some art and education, EscapeWizard.com’s next selection to visit in the city. In 1592 Queen Elizabeth I founded the college to “Civilize Dublin” (her Majesties words), Trinity College has continued to educate and amaze people from all over the world. Famous names such as Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett have all walked these beautiful grounds in search of higher edu-cation. Despite the fact that this is a working college it is open to visitors. In fact, the school houses some of the most stunning treasures in all of Europe.
EscapeWizard.com recommends stopping by the Old Library as an absolute must. The first exhibit you have to see is the famed Book of Kells. Written around the year 800, this manuscript is considered by many to be the most striking manuscript every created in the Anglo-Saxon world and one of the greatest contributions to Christian art work. The delicate, hand painted, depiction of the gospels is absolutely awe inspiring. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it is hard to deny the shear brilliance of the craftsmanship. Besides this magnificent book there are many more artifacts on display: The Book of Armagh (9th century copy of the New Testament), the legendary Book of Durrow (a 7th century gospel), and The Long Room which is home to over 200,000 books dating back hundreds of years.
How you can go to Dublin Ireland without stopping by a pub or two is beyond me. Drinking in this part of the world isn’t simply a pass time it is a religion and Temple Bar Pub is the grand cathedral. With over 160 years of practice the Temple has earned the reputation of being a genuinely warm and welcoming bunch. The service is first rate, the booze is top notch and the food is delicious. EscapeWizard.com recommends the Temple Bar, by far, as the best place in Dublin to kick back and relax after a long day of seeing the sights.
Dublin is a complex city, the people are warm, and there is more to see then the eyes can take in. Dublin is addictive, it’s contagious and it will leave you wanting more. Do yourself a favor and book your next vacation to Dublin with EscapeWizard.com.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next vacation to Dublin, Ireland. The city can be frequented through the Dublin International Airport (DUB). To book your flight with EscapeWizard.com, simply follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to start your search for the best prices. We can also assist you with hotel accommodations for your next vacation. Here at EscapeWizard.com, we recommend the Westin Dublin as the best hotel in the city. Just click here (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to book through EscapeWizard.com.
The most popular tourist attraction in Dublin and EscapeWizard.com’s selection for the perfect place to start sightseeing is, hands down, the Guinness Brewery and Storehouse. Ireland’s most popular export, this dark brew made from roasted malt, has drawn the crowds in for years and has kept the locals em-ployed for centuries. Founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness, this massive brewery spans over 60 acres and is considered by many to be Disneyland for beer lovers. While you can’t take a direct tour of the brewery itself (health and safety reasons), you can take in the razzmatazz of the Storehouse. Lively exhibits show-ing the breweries history and the ins and outs of the famous beverage are available for vacationers to take advantage of. Speaking of beverage, the best part of the whole tour has to be the free pint of Guin-ness you can down in the massive glass encased Gravity Bar. For those memorabilia collectors, check out the Guinness shop for some weird and wonderful collectables.
Since life is about balance, once you’ve finished you pint hop on a bus (please don’t drive) and head on over to Trinity College for some art and education, EscapeWizard.com’s next selection to visit in the city. In 1592 Queen Elizabeth I founded the college to “Civilize Dublin” (her Majesties words), Trinity College has continued to educate and amaze people from all over the world. Famous names such as Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett have all walked these beautiful grounds in search of higher edu-cation. Despite the fact that this is a working college it is open to visitors. In fact, the school houses some of the most stunning treasures in all of Europe.
EscapeWizard.com recommends stopping by the Old Library as an absolute must. The first exhibit you have to see is the famed Book of Kells. Written around the year 800, this manuscript is considered by many to be the most striking manuscript every created in the Anglo-Saxon world and one of the greatest contributions to Christian art work. The delicate, hand painted, depiction of the gospels is absolutely awe inspiring. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it is hard to deny the shear brilliance of the craftsmanship. Besides this magnificent book there are many more artifacts on display: The Book of Armagh (9th century copy of the New Testament), the legendary Book of Durrow (a 7th century gospel), and The Long Room which is home to over 200,000 books dating back hundreds of years.
How you can go to Dublin Ireland without stopping by a pub or two is beyond me. Drinking in this part of the world isn’t simply a pass time it is a religion and Temple Bar Pub is the grand cathedral. With over 160 years of practice the Temple has earned the reputation of being a genuinely warm and welcoming bunch. The service is first rate, the booze is top notch and the food is delicious. EscapeWizard.com recommends the Temple Bar, by far, as the best place in Dublin to kick back and relax after a long day of seeing the sights.
Dublin is a complex city, the people are warm, and there is more to see then the eyes can take in. Dublin is addictive, it’s contagious and it will leave you wanting more. Do yourself a favor and book your next vacation to Dublin with EscapeWizard.com.