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Tourist information for Dublin
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 Dublin
has transformed itself in recent years into a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and is
now one of the most visited capitals in Europe.
The city is divided by the River Liffey. South of the Liffey is the main
shopping area around Grafton Street, Trinity College, St Stephens Green and the
Temple Bar district. To the north of the river are O'Connell Street and Henry
Street, the other major shopping streets. Ha'penny Bridge and the main
thoroughfare of O'Connell Bridge cross the Liffey and are landmarks and
attractions in their own right.
Around Dublin are many seaside suburbs which curve around Dublin Bay. Most
resorts along the bay can be reached by DART from the centre of Dublin, and
there are many popular walks along the coastline.
To the south, Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Dun Leary), is a busy harbour and
resort, also home to the National Maritime Museum. 1km south (about half an
hour's walk along the coast) is Sandycove with a pretty beach and the Martello
tower which houses the James Joyce Museum (it is also the setting for the
opening of his novel Ulysses). Still further south is Dalkley, where many castle
remains can be found.
To the north of Dublin are Howth, Malahide, whose castle is open to visitors,
and to the far north (30km from Dublin), the quiet resort of Skerries. Howth is
a pretty harbour town set on a peninsular offering superb views of Dublin Bay,
with a variety of pubs, bars and restaurants.
Guinness Brewery and Storehouse
The massive St James's Gate Brewery is found to the west of central Dublin
and is a key part of Dublin's heritage and identity. The only part of the
brewery open to visitors is the Guinness Storehouse which opened in 2000. There
is an impressive exhibition, but the highlight of the visit is the opportunity
to taste Dublin's finest pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar at the top of the
building with panoramic views of Dublin.
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