Dublin

The capital of Ireland is renowned for the graduates of Trinity College, its pubs, and unpredictable weather. Dublin is pleasant to visit in the summer: there are up to 19 hours of daylight on the streets, and during the holiday season, the student dormitory offers affordable beds to tourists.

Major attractions in Dublin include the enormous university campus, the Old Town with Georgian-era mansions, the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and the Hugh Lane City Gallery. At the Chester Beatty Museum, you can see Egyptian papyri, the oldest fragment of the Bible, and a collection of Qur'ans; it's located in the 13th-century Dublin Castle. Meditation sessions and qigong classes are held on the museum's rooftop. You can learn about the history of the band U2 at the Little Museum.

Buy souvenirs to remember Dublin at the ancient covered market George's Street Arcade or in the shops of the Creative Quarter. Try fish and chips with a view of Howth Harbor or get Teddy’s ice cream on the pier in the suburb of Dún Laoghaire. You can easily meet deer during a morning jog in Phoenix Park. The Botanical Garden preserves Victorian-era greenhouses. Concerts and festivals frequently take place in Iveagh Gardens with its waterfalls.

The local pubs are the best place for entertainment in Dublin. The city has over 800 pubs, each with its unique interior, concert program, and menu. Football match days and St. Patrick's Day are the best times to feel the true atmosphere of authentic Irish pubs. The alcohol-themed tours continue in the Golden Triangle of the Liberties area, home to the most famous whiskey producers. The tourist complex of the most famous brewery, Guinness, spans seven floors.

Dublin International Airport provides direct flights to European capitals, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Beijing. It's one of three airports offering pre-clearance services for flights to the USA. Ferry services connect the Irish capital with England, Wales, the Isle of Man, and France.

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