Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Welcome to
Dublin
Dublin's key ingredients: a thousand-year history, marinated
until rich in heritage and sprinkled with hedonism. Visit and
enjoy.
A Handsome History
Dublin has been making waves since the 9th century, and while you may have to dig deep
to find traces of its Viking past, the city's rich history since then is in evidence all around
you, from its medieval castle and cathedrals to the splendour of the 18th century, when
Dublin was the most handsome Georgian city in the Empire and its magnificent public and
private buildings reflected the elevated status of its most privileged burghers. How power
was wrested from their hands is another story, and one you'll learn in its museums and
walking tours.
Personality Goes a Long Way
Georgian elegance aside, Dublin mightn't seem as sexy or as sultry as other European cap-
itals, but Dubliners will tell you that pretty things are as easy to like as they are to forget.
Their beloved capital, about which they can be brutally unsentimental, has personality,
which is much more important and lasts far longer. Garrulous, amiable and witty, Dubliners
at their ease are the greatest hosts of all, a charismatic bunch whose soul and sociability are
so compelling and infectious that you mightn't ever want to leave.
Hold Your Hour & Have Another
To experience Dubliners at their most comfortable and convivial, you'll have to spend
some time in a pub. Dublin's relationship with alcohol is complex and conflicted, but at its
very best, a night out in the pub remains the city's favourite social lubricant and one of the
most memorable experiences of a visit to Ireland. Everyone has their favourite pub: for
some it's a never-changing traditional haunt; for others, it's wherever the beautiful people
are currently at. Either way, you'll have over 1000 to choose from.
