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If beer aroma excites you, walk into the Guinness Storehouse. This former beer fermentation plant in the St. James’s Gate Brewery, Dublin was converted into one of the leading Irish tourist attractions in 2000. The historic building, constructed in the Chicago school of architecture style, resembles a huge pint glass that can hold more than fourteen million pints of the beer. You can familiarize yourself with major beer ingredients (barley, hops, water and yeast), used to produce a perfect spirit, at the ground floor exhibition. Buy unique apparel, memorabilia and merchandise from the Guinness Flagship Retail Store.

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Charles Walker, the eminent British historian said “When God had the angels build a wall around Paradise so that man might thereafter be excluded; I think they forgot about Ireland.” Ireland seems to take one’s breath away by merely being in existence. From the bright lights of the cities to the mystic countryside, the land has the power to speak to the heart and mind of the traveler.

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Dublin has become nowadays one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe. Every year millions of tourist visit its famous pubs and dress in green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Here are some fun facts about Dublin I’m sure you didn’t know:

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Dublin is known as the “Town of the Hurdled Ford” and is Ireland’s capital and largest city. The nightlife of the city and numerous tourist attractions equate to the city’s allure and vibrancy. It is also the most popular point of entry for international travelers visiting Ireland. Dublin is the country’s economic hub and the downtown area can get congested on the streets and very crowded on the walkways. The following list is our top 5 tips when visiting Dublin.

Dublin Ireland Night

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Dublin is Ireland’s capital city and is known as the “Town of the Hurdled Ford” amongst the locals. It is revered as being one of the most vibrant tourist destinations in the British Isles. This is a large city with the population of the greater Dublin area approaching the 2 million mark meaning that roughly 25% of the Irish Republic’s population resides in this area. One of the best reasons to vacation in the city along with the numerous pubs and restaurants is the numerous opportunities for shopping, especially if you are on a budget.

Dublin Ireland Farmers Market

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It can definitely be said that Dublin, Ireland has something for everyone; locals and tourists alike. It has become a popular vacation destination over the past years and provides a number of treats for the traveler who loves to shop while vacationing. With all the different venues to visit, Dublin is a city that will make you shop until you drop. There is a wide assortment of shopping malls to take advantage of, all of which are well-equipped with every luxury imaginable.

Dublin Ireland Mall

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The capital city of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, derives its name from ‘Dubh Linn’ which means ‘Black Pool’. Founded originally as a Viking settlement, Dublin is a city brimming with history, culture and a whole lot of fun. A weekend in Dublin will offer you plenty to see and do.

Dublin Ireland Castle

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When visiting Dublin, the capital of Ireland, there are many sights worth to visit. Travelers can find many attractions all around the city. It is clever to buy a hop on and off bus ticket to explore the city. The bus stops at the biggest tourist spots of the city, like the National Museum or National Gallery. It is good to know that the city centre is relatively small and can be easily explored by foot. Dublin is divided by the River Liffey, on the north side a shopping area can be found. All shoppers should note O’Connell Street, Grafton Street and Henry Street. On the south side tourist explore numerous attractions, museums and galleries.

Dublin Castle

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Good things come to those who wait. The most famous black alcoholic drink in the world is one of the very few beers to be known throughout the entire world. But, how did this black stuff become such a staple drink in the world of beer? It waited. That’s what it did.

Guinness Factory Dublin

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The city of Dublin is Ireland’s capital and largest city and is also one of the leading vacation destinations in all of Europe. Ptolemy, the famous astronomer and cartographer of ancient Greece, was the first person to ever make a reference to inhabitants in the Dublin area. The evidence dates back to 140 AD and the settlement was referred to in Ptolemy’s writing as Eblana Civitas”. Dublin is also referred to as the “Town of the Hurdled Ford” by many of the locals.

Dublin

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The Dublin Airport (DUB) is the main gateway to Ireland and is located just 10 kilometres north from the city of Dublin. Arriving passengers can use local buses, coaches and taxis to get to the city.

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Train Services

There are no direct trains from the airport but the Dublin Bus service connects the airport to Connolly and Heuston railway stations. Dublin’s light rail network (LUAS) stops at both Connolly and Heuston stations. read full article

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For many people the writings of James Joyce represent the apex of Irish literature and possibly even that of the English language, while for others his works, especially the magnum opus Ulysses, can seem impenetrable at best.

James Joyce Tour in Dublin

People in the former category are bound to revel in the opportunity to see Dublin through the eyes read full article

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The largest city and capital of the “Emerald Isle” is the city of Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin Malahide Castle

There is no lack for culture and history in Dublin, read full article

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March 17th honors Saint Patrick, the most recognized Patron Saint in Ireland.

St Patrick's Parade

Until Dublin launched it’s multi-day Patrick’s festival in 1996, however, celebrations in the country were nearly non-existent. read full article

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Along with Guinness and potatoes, live music bars in Ireland are one of the stereotypical images you might think of when conjuring up thoughts of Ireland.

You might imagine something like the beautiful Corrs or you might favour something along the lines of the slightly less… read full article

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