Dublin might not be one of Europe’s most visually stunning cities, but what it lacks in aesthetics it more than makes up for with its many attractions. Most of the sights are located south of the RiverLiffey, in a district of gracious Georgian mansions and leafy avenues around Grafton Street and elegant St Stephen’s Green. The main landmarks here include Trinity College, the National Museum, Leinster House (the home of the Irish Parliament) and the National Gallery of Ireland.
Nearby, The Temple Bar district, once the site of Viking Dublin, has recently reinvented itself. After its promising 1980s resurrection, Temple Bar suffered under the weight of countless British stag and hen nights, scaring off locals and tourists alike. The tourist board and local publicans have since worked hard to deter the worst ravages of the pre-nuptial hordes. |