From the video we learn that double-decker buses ride through the streets of Dublin: just like in England, only yellow and of a modern look. They have 65 passenger seats.

Advertisements on such large buses can be placed invisibly!

The video tells us that Dublin is the birthplace of the rock group U2, that 1.2 million people live in the city … here our data and theirs differ slightly.

Let’s check it out on the official Dublin administration website!

Second name of the capital of Ireland

By the way, Dublin has a second, Irish name – Baile Átha Cliath (translated as “settlement by the ford”). The abbreviation BÁC is often used.

Short story

In the photos of Dublin, which were taken by numerous travelers, you can see that ancient buildings prevail on its territory. Urban architecture is the best way to acquaint tourists with the rich historical past of this settlement.

One of the first reminders of the settlement located on the place where the city of Dublin is now located are the letters of the famous Greek astronomer Ptolemy (100 – 170). They are dated to 140 AD.

However, its official history begins in the IX century. At that time, a fortified Viking trading settlement called Duḃlinn Oak was established. After the conquest of Ireland by the troops of Henry II Plantagenet in the 2nd half of the XII century, the city was a stronghold of British power.

In the XVIII century. Bale-Aha-Klieh became the largest settlement in the British Empire and the center of Ireland. It was of great commercial and economic importance to Britain.

Dublin at a glance

Dublin was founded in 841 and was a Viking settlement. For three centuries, their kings opposed the Celtic tribes, who sought to capture the city. English rule in Ireland came in 1164 when troops led by Henry II Plantagenet invaded the island. Over the centuries, various events took place in Dublin, which affected the culture of the country and the city.

Dublin has many modern and historic sites that reflect the city’s culture

The capital of Ireland covers an area of 115 km². It is home to about 1,347,359 people. The River Liffey flows through Dublin, which flows into the Irish Sea and divides the territory into southern and northern parts. This area has a temperate maritime climate, characterized by the absence of sudden temperature changes. In July, the thermometer shows no more than +20 ° C, and in winter – about +8 ° C. It often rains in December and August – these are the wettest months of the year.

Dublin has a well-developed infrastructure, a railway station, and trains run throughout the suburb. All attractions are easily accessible by public transport – buses, trams. In addition, Dublin has a single pass system. The most expensive travel option is a taxi.

Culture

National traditions are highly valued in Ireland. The Celtic harp and shamrock are considered symbols of the city, with the help of which Saint Patrick once explained to people what the Trinity is. Many romantic legends are told about this man who converted the Irish to Christianity. In memory of him, it is customary for Dubliners to wear green clothes for any festival or festivities.

Speaking about the culture of Dublin, one cannot fail to mention the writers, playwrights, and poets who were born here. These include Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, who wrote the novel “Dracula”, Jonothan Swift. Bernard Shaw, William Yates, Samuel Beckett were awarded the Nobel Prize for their literary works. James Joyce, who stood at the origins of modernism, wrote about his hometown and its inhabitants.

Dublin has large libraries, the best theaters in the republic (Abby, Olympia, Gatey and Gate). The whole world is famous for the rock group U2, which has 22 Grammy awards. There are many museums on the territory of the city, including:

National Museum;
the world’s oldest Museum of Heraldry;
The Museum of Contemporary Art, which hosts changing exhibitions, as well as shows concerts and performances;
The Maritime Museum;
Leprechaun Museum, where you can get acquainted with local folklore.

The Brazen Head

The Copper Head is considered the oldest pub in Dublin and one of the oldest in Ireland. There is a sign at the door stating that it has been poured here since 1198. And this is partially true, the building itself was built in 1754 on the site of a merchant’s dwelling, to which a small pub was built in 1198, although there is no official confirmation of this.

The appearance of such a name is interpreted as follows: the red-haired prostitute, once known throughout the city, was blown off her head – in the literal sense. During the war, she was hit by a cannonball when she looked out of the brothel window. The pub was named after this beauty.

But there is another version. Previously, this was the name of the prophetic machine in the form of a copper ball. apparently it was brought in by magicians and used in this pub. Tubes were attached to the iron head for spectacular acoustics, and from the next room the swindler predicted the future for gullible people.

The most famous visitors here were James Joyce, Jonathan Swift and Van Morrison.

On weekends, musicians perform, play Scottish, Celtic cheerful music, to which you want to drink, sing and dance. You can also try local cuisine here, which according to reviews in this pub is very tasty.

What to see in Dublin

There are several attractions in the capital, which are worth starting your acquaintance with Dublin. First of all, these are Dublin Castle and the Temple Bar area.

Provincial capital

Dublin is a large city (more than 1 million 800 thousand inhabitants with suburbs) and ancient (it is officially more than a thousand years old). But neither one nor the other is felt: Dublin looks like a modern provincial town of average size.

There are, I think, two reasons for this. First: in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, in the wake of rapid economic growth in Dublin, many old buildings were demolished, and new faceless boxes of glass and concrete were built in their place. As a result, the city has lost its style and something that makes it a single whole.

Second and foremost: at the time when the city was part of the British Empire, Dublin was financed on a leftover basis. The London government did not favor the Irish, they were kind of the unloved children of the empire. Therefore, nothing grandiose was built in the city, comparable to what was created in London or Edinburgh. The reason for this attitude of the British towards the Irish, I see in a mutual misunderstanding. Purposeful, cold, prone to order and discipline, the British did not understand the soulful, dreamy and careless of their neighbors. And vice versa.

The Irish are creatively gifted, they have given the world many great writers, such as Bernard Shaw, Conan Doyle, James Joyce, entrepreneurs – Henry Ford, musicians – McCartney. And at the same time, they are prone to sloppiness and drunkenness, and they are not interested in building a great empire.

Surprisingly, the British tried so hard to bring order to the neighboring island that now Ireland is the only country in the world whose population has not only not grown since the 19th century, but has declined. Then the island was home to 8 million people, now – only 6. True, the Irish people are not small at all, but most of the Irish now live in the United States and other former British colonies. In total, there are up to 70 million people with Irish roots in the world.

It is believed that modern Dublin is not like the real Ireland, that it is a cosmopolitan city. And it seemed to me that Dublin is an Irish city.

EPIC – Museum of Irish Emigration

The attraction tells in detail about the people who in different years left Ireland in search of a better life. The exposition covers a period of 1500 years. This is the only fully digital museum in the world where you can not only view the exhibits, but also relive each story with a narrator. Modern galleries are equipped with touch screens, audio and video systems. Fascinating stories are told by animated characters from the past.

Emancipator Daniel O’Connell

From Temple Bar, walk a bit along the River Liffey and O’Connell Street, then cross the O’Connell Bridge to northern Dublin

you can see the monument to Daniel O’Connell.

At the same time, it is possible to name a street, a bridge and erect a monument only to an outstanding person who has left a noticeable mark in the history of the country.

Daniel O’Connell is known in Ireland as the “liberator” or “emancipator”. He was an active supporter of Catholic emancipation – the right of Catholics to be elected to the Westminster Parliament, which they did not have for more than a century, as well as the repeal of the Union of Great Britain and Ireland Act of 1800.

Temple Bar District

The Temple Bar area is considered the center of Dublin nightlife. It is an iconic place in the heart of the city, where crowds of tourists and locals flock at nightfall. Numerous pubs, bars and restaurants are ready to offer their guests up to 600 types of beer, whiskey, ale, cider. In the evenings, there is live music and an atmosphere of relaxed fun. The main attraction is the red walls of Temple Bar, which dates back to the 1300s.

Guinness Museum

Ireland is famous for its good beer. Favorite brand – Guinness. In the 18th century, Arthur Guinness bought the brewery with the money he inherited. Having ceased to need anything, Arthur handed over the business to his sons, who achieved the worldwide fame of their brewery.

The museum was opened at the brewery, in the former fermentation shop, so that the building would not be empty in vain.

The museum will not only tell you about how this magical drink is brewed, but also reveal all the secrets of drinking it correctly. Secrets are told on the 4th floor, although getting here will be very problematic because of the long queues. You will also love the bird’s eye view of Dublin in the legendary Gravity.

Dublin Castle

The rugged walls of Dublin Castle preserve Ireland’s nearly 800-year history. They witnessed all the most significant events in the country. The highest point of the city was chosen for the construction of the fortress, from where a wide view of the surroundings opens. Powerful battlements and high towers not only served as a good defense in wartime, but were also used as the residence of the rulers of Ireland. Currently, you can get to the territory of Dublin Castle with a guided tour. The program of the visit includes a tour of the halls of the castle, the Royal Chapel, the library, the museum and a walk through the royal garden.

St patrick’s cathedral

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is one of Dublin’s two cathedrals. And at the same time it is the largest temple in Ireland. The cathedral was built in 1191 and since then hundreds of believers have gathered under its roof for prayer and services. The exterior of the building has changed over time. First, a chapel and a tower were added to the cathedral, then the temple lost the chapel of the Mother of God, but acquired new galleries. The cathedral has become the resting place of many famous people. Notable among them is Jonathan Swift, who was the author of Gulliver’s travels and the dean of the cathedral.

Southside (South) Dublin

Where Green College now stands was once a Viking cemetery. The most notable building is Trinity College, a college of the Holy Trinity, founded in 1592 and playing an important role in the Anglo-Irish conflict: until 1966, Catholics had to receive special permission to study in it (now they make up about 70% of students). Austere buildings of gray and red brick lined the perimeters of cobbled square courtyards, just like at Oxford and Cambridge.

The Old Library contains numerous Irish manuscripts, including the famous 9th century Gospel of Kells. The 680-page manuscript was bound into 4 volumes in the 1950s, of which two can be seen, one open on the illustration page, the other on the text page, and the margins are adorned with amazing headpieces and animal vignettes.

National Museum

No less interesting is the Book of Darrow – the first of the famous Irish illustrated manuscripts (650-680), on one of its pages there is an unusual abstract ornament. In the arts department called Dublin Experience, an audiovisual exhibition introduces the history of the city. A little further south, around the pedestrian street Grafton, there is a zone of expensive shops. After examining the statue of Molly Malone, you can look into Bewley’s coffee shop, whose hall is decorated with dark wood.

Further to the south is St. Stephen’s Green with cozy squares and fountains – the focus of Georgian buildings. On Kildare Street, notice the stately Duke of Leinster’s 1745 mansion, now home to Doyle’s Irish Parliament. A little away from it you will see the National Museum – a repository of treasures of ancient Ireland. Many prehistoric finds have been found in peat bogs, such as a ritual human figurine and Lurgan’s long boat.

National Gallery

The Treasury and the Viking section hold such relics as the chalice of Ardagh, the Tara buckle (the finest metalwork of the Irish craftsmen) and the bell of St. Patrick. The back façade of Leinster’s mansion overlooks Merrion Square, the most beautiful Georgian square in Dublin. Oscar Wilde lived here in the house number 1, opposite on the lawn there is a monument to him. On Sundays, the square is filled with artists who are ready to paint a portrait of your companion for a few coins.

There is also the National Gallery (Monday-Saturday 9.30-17.30, Thursday to 20.30, Sunday 12.00-17.00, admission is free) with a good collection of old European masters and French impressionists. Several rooms are reserved for Irish painting – from ceremonial portraits and landscapes of the Anglo-Irish era to modernist paintings by Evie Hawn and Roderick O’Connor. Of particular interest is the permanent exhibition of works by the most famous Irish artist, Jack Yeats.

14 Chester Beatty Library

Library and museum in one place, where unique manuscripts from the period of Antiquity and the Middle Ages are kept. There are specimens here that have been found in Egypt, Asia and European territory. Some of the exhibits are more than 2 thousand years old. The museum was founded in 1950 by a private person – American entrepreneur and industrialist A.Ch. Beatty. Since 2002, the collection has been housed on the grounds of Dublin Castle.

15 Kilmanham Prison

A former prison that operated from the 18th to the 20th centuries, now turned into a museum. Mainly, fighters for the independence of Ireland served their sentences here. Until 1820, death sentences were carried out on the territory of the prison. Kilmanham was a mixed prison – women, men, and even children were held here, since even minor offenses were punished with severe punishment. This prison housed the leaders of five Irish uprisings, in 1924 it was closed by the decision of the new independent government.

Mellows Bridge

The oldest of the bridges of the Liffey River, it was renamed several times. Located in the center of Dublin.

Iveagh Park

Not far from the sculpture, behind the National Concert Hall, is the “Hidden Garden” – as Dubliners nicknamed it for its exceptional silence. There are not as many tourists here as in the rest of Dublin’s parks.

James Joyce Bridge

Built in 2003 by the same architect who built the Samuel Beckett Bridge

There are many bridges in Dublin, but according to locals this is the most beautiful one. James Joyce is a well-known Irish writer, a prominent representative of modernism. Dublin is very fond of him – his monument stands in the center of the city, and the bridge is named so because one of Joyce’s characters lived nearby. Also, J. Joyce often mentioned in his works the piers of the Liffey River, across which the bridge runs.

Kilmanham Prison

This is Dublin’s dormant prison, which currently operates as a museum. It was built at the end of the 18th century by the British authorities. The prison held both criminals and political ones. Most of the fighters for the independence of Ireland passed through the dungeons of Kilmanham. Many of them were executed here. With the proclamation of Ireland’s independence, the prison building was closed and was empty for many years until a museum was organized in it. For a small fee, visitors take an hour-long guided tour, where an experienced guide will tell you about the history of Kilmanham and tell interesting facts.

Avoca shop and cafe

Avoca shop and cafe.

Besides beer and whiskey, one of the best (and most famous) goods that Ireland exports to other countries are their woolen and mohair products, made from local sheep that live in the country’s hilly valleys.

Although the wool factory itself is located near Dublin in a small place called Avoca, the company sells its goods in various stores located throughout Dublin.

If you can’t get out of town, check out the Avoca store near Dublin city center for original handmade scarves, sweaters or blankets made from local Irish mohair. Be sure to head upstairs – their own cafe is located there, where you will have a light lunch, tea or one of the desserts of the local Irish cuisine.

Old Jameson Distillery

Old Jameson Distillery.

Another popular tourist destination is the old Jameson Distillery, located near Smithfield Square. As the name suggests, this enterprise once produced the famous and beloved Jameson whiskey.

A tour of this distillery will introduce you to the history and the process of distilling whiskey, as well as provide a unique opportunity to participate in a comparative tasting of local products. At the end of the tour, you will be given an exclusive taster certificate to officially validate your knowledge of traditional Irish whiskey – a good time to show off to family and friends at your next get-together.

8 Powerscourt Estate

Powerscourt Estate South of Dublin William Murphy

This famous mansion has never been used as a residential building. Even today, the premises are offered for rent: there are offices of various companies, a shop in the village of Avoca and a toy museum. Tourists are allowed to visit the ballroom once a week. On all other days, you can just walk around the building.

Swap meet

Swap meet.

The Dublin Flea Market is a huge indoor market that opens on the last Sunday of every month and is loved by the locals. There are more than 60 kiosks here, selling everything from household items to baby accessories, furniture and old clothes. If you are looking for something interesting and unique, then there is a chance that you will find it right here.

Utosy Moher

Utosy Moher.

Another thrilling adventure that awaits you outside the city is a journey through the stunning Cliffs of Moher, which were used for the filming of films such as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and The Princess Bride. Trust me, these landscapes look much better when you look at them with your own eyes. You can get a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher at any tourist center in Dublin.

Glasnevin cemetery

A visit to Glasnevin Cemetery is an atypical way to get to know the history of Ireland and touch its origins. Currently, the necropolis is inactive, there are no new burials. Most of the complex belongs to the late 19th century – early. XX century. For a small fee, you can wander among the ancient gravestones along the gravel paths, read epitaphs and try to find the grave of Daniel O’Connell. Excursions are organized around the cemetery, where local guides will tell you a brief historical background about the most interesting burials. Among the main characters of the tour will be Irish politicians, independence fighters, writers and poets.

Farmleigh House

Built in the late 18th century, the Victorian home was once owned by the Guinness family and is now run by the Irish government. High-ranking guests who have arrived on an official visit are accommodated here, so tourists can get inside only at a certain time, as part of an excursion group.

National Museum of Ireland

The list of attractions in Dublin and its surroundings includes a unique museum complex, founded in the late 19th century. Today, this exhibition space is unlikely to have analogues all over the world. The metropolitan landmark consists of four branches:

the first is devoted to history and art;
the second is natural history;
the third is archeology;
the fourth is agriculture.

The first three branches are located in Dublin, and the fourth in Tarlow Village, County Mayo.

The first branch is located in the building where the army garrison used to be. Museum exhibits moved here only in 1997. Here you can see local household items, jewelry, religious exhibits. In this part of the museum, the Irish army is presented in detail.

Address: Benburb Street, Dublin 7, easy walking distance from Dublin city center in 30 minutes or by bus # 1474.

The second branch was founded in the middle of the 19th century, since then its collection has remained practically unchanged. For this reason, it is called the museum of the museum. Among the exhibits are rare representatives of the local fauna and a geological collection. The attraction is located on Merrion Street, not far from St. Stephen’s Park.

In the Museum of Archeology, you can see a unique collection of all cultural monuments found on the territory of Ireland – jewelry, tools, household items. The third branch is located next to the Natural History Museum.

The fourth branch, located outside Dublin, is a modern museum space that chronicles the agriculture of Ireland in the 18th century. You can get here by train, bus or car.

21 National Botanical Garden

The history of the park is more than 200 years old, the total planting area is small – only 25 hectares. The garden is famous, first of all, for its plant diversity; more than 20 thousand representatives of flora grow on its territory. Since Ireland does not have a particularly warm climate, many tropical species are found in indoor greenhouses. There is also an agricultural corner in the garden where pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes and cabbage are grown.

Cathedral of Christ

One of the oldest temples in Dublin (founded in 1031).

In the crypt of the cathedral, there is a permanent exhibition showing objects that were used at different times during church services. Non-standard exhibits stand out against their background: the mummified bodies of a rat and a cat, removed from an organ in 1860.

Halfpenny bridge

Many tourist postcards, brochures from Dublin adorn the snow-white arch bridge. This is one of the most recognizable landmarks. The pedestrian bridge over the River Liffey was built in the early 19th century. He connected the left and right banks of the river. The name of the bridge comes from the price that pedestrians had to pay to pass through it. Currently, you can walk through the snow-white architectural monument free of charge, which is what tourists from all over Europe use. In any souvenir shop in the capital, you can buy a keychain, magnet, bottle opener, postcard with the image of the Halfpenny Bridge.

Park St. Stephens Green or St. Stephen

The 3.5 km long city park is located in Dublin city center. Once upon a time, representatives of the local aristocracy walked here and only at the end of the 19th century the park was opened to everyone. This was largely facilitated by Guinness, the founder of the famous brewery.

Interesting fact! Queen Victoria once suggested that the park be named after her deceased husband. However, the townspeople categorically refused to rename the landmark.

While walking in the park, be sure to see the decorative lake where birds live. A very interesting garden for the visually impaired. Children are happy to have fun in the playground. In summer, concerts are held here, but so many people come that there are not enough benches for everyone. At lunchtime, there are many office workers in the park who come to eat and relax.

The central entrance to the park is through the Arch of the Archers, which is made by analogy with the Roman Arch of Titus. On the territory of the attraction there are wide, comfortable paths, sculptures are installed on the sides. Due to the large amount of greenery, locals call the park an oasis in the stone, urban jungle.

Merrion Square

Merrion Square.

Merrion Square is located directly opposite the main entrance of the National Gallery. This is perhaps Dublin’s most picturesque Georgian square, seen on hundreds of postcards and posters. In the center of the square is a pretty park with a statue of the most famous local writer and genius of the word, Oscar Wilde.

Walking along the Merrion will take you on a journey back to the Georgian era. You will notice that the upper windows in many buildings in this area are smaller than the lower ones. This was done on purpose to make the buildings visually appear taller than they actually are. On weekends, the perimeter of the park is occupied by local artists who display their paintings for sale.

Rocks of Moher

It is a tourist gem of the country that is visited by all travelers who come to Ireland. The rocks are located on the Atlantic coast. They are rugged sheer cliffs that go down 200-400 meters. Green fields end in cliffs and dizzying views. Weather permitting, you can admire the quaintly rugged coastline. There is a walking trail along the coast, fenced with railings. The wind is raging on the rocks of Moher, so it is strongly not recommended to climb over the fences. The walk along the cliff will take about 2 hours, which will be enough time to admire the coast and take many beautiful photos. After contemplating the natural beauty, tourists prefer to relax in a local cafe, which serves delicious coffee.

St Stephens Green Park

This is another Dublin park to enjoy your time in. The park is completely filled with lush green vegetation interspersed with small bodies of water. For the convenience of guests, benches, cozy gazebos are installed, there is a zone with a stage. Monuments, sculptures and busts are installed along the paths. The park is located in the center, it is surrounded by historical buildings and old buildings. At noon, St. Stephen’s Green is filled with employees and students, who are relaxing in nature and combining lunch with a walk in the fresh air. In the morning and in the evening, athletes come to the park to go jogging or cycling. This place is ideal for a leisurely break with a book or a stroll after sightseeing.

13 Abbey Theater

Ireland’s first national stage, which opened in 1904. The theater troupe took an active part in the struggle for the country’s independence in the 1920s. The historic building burned down in 1951, and the new one was built only in 1966. All this time, the actors were forced to wander around other venues. Since its foundation, the theater has been a fierce supporter of the national art.

Croke Park

Another way to get to know Ireland and experience its culture is to head to Croke Park Stadium. The stadium is located just 10 minutes from Dublin city center. It is here that you can watch the national Irish games – Gaelic football, kamogi and hurling. On the days of the games, up to 80 thousand fans come to the stadium. And this whole crowd is passionately rooting for their team. Classic football matches also take place in the stadium, but they don’t enjoy the audience’s love like Gaelic football. Croke Park is also used as a concert venue where stars of the first magnitude perform.

Grafton street

It is the main shopping street in Dublin and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. This fact attracts musicians, street performers, painters and magicians here. Life on Grafton Street never stops day or night. During the day they come here for shopping, and at night entertainment establishments begin their work. Street stalls are replaced by expensive boutiques and jewelry stores. Fashion designers sell their latest collections to tourists from all over Europe. Grafton Street is home to the famous Bewley’s Cafe, which has been operating since 1927. Here you can relax after a tiring shopping and enjoy the street performance.

Jameson Whiskey

If you arrive in Dublin and do not visit the Jameson Distillery Museum, your journey will be in vain. The attraction is considered one of the most significant and revered not only in the capital, but throughout Ireland. It is here that whiskey, popular all over the world, is produced. Considering that the tasting of the drink is included in the visiting program, a tour of the museum promises to be not only exciting, but also fun.

Interesting fact! Every tourist who visits a distillery receives a Whiskey Taster certificate.

The attraction is located in the historical part of the capital, where you can see many interesting places. As for the distillery, the fascinating journey begins with the building’s remarkable façade, which has been completely preserved from the 18th century. Already in the foyer of the museum, tourists feel the unique atmosphere of the production of the national Irish drink. The duration of the excursion is one hour – during this time, guests can see and learn a lot of interesting things about whiskey and its production. The exhibits include distillery equipment – stills, old distillers, containers where whiskey is aged for the required period of time, as well as branded bottles of the brand.

From spring to fall, the museum hosts themed parties every Thursday and Saturday, flavored with seasoned Irish whiskey and folk music.

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Christ church

Christ Church is Dublin’s main cathedral. Built even earlier than St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. I was not inside, but on the outside it is very beautiful and unusual.

Embankment and bridges

The embankment and the Liffey bridges, in my opinion, are unremarkable.

The most famous pedestrian bridge in Dublin is called the Halfpenny – that’s how much it cost to cross it.

There is also a bridge in the shape of a harp (the harp is the symbol of Ireland). It was built by Santiago Calatrava, and this bridge is named after Samuel Beckett, the Nobel laureate in literature. Calatrava built two bridges in Dublin, the second dedicated to Joyce.

James Joyce Bridge

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Dublin does not leave an unambiguous impression. It is very different and varied. The whole picture does not add up, the city is falling to pieces. Nevertheless, Dublin is a sincere city and one wants to visit its streets again, breathe its air, listen to the music of its streets. Well, or, wearing a clownish green top hat, join the eternal masquerade on the streets of Temple Bar.

Modern Dublin

Over the past two decades, the standard of living in the city has improved significantly. Dublin is the 16th most expensive city in the world. Average wages are higher here than in London and New York. The city is developing rapidly, attracting young people. People under the age of 30 make up 40% of the total population. The crime rate is extremely low. The capital of Ireland is ranked 33rd in the ranking of cities with a favorable environment. 1,500 hectares have been allocated for parks, there are 255 recreation areas within the city.

Dublin’s infrastructure does not differ much from the infrastructure of other European cities. You can get to your destination by bus, tram or high-speed train. The construction of a metro is planned. Cold water, gas, electricity are supplied regularly. There is no hot water, it is heated in a boiler. Cellular communication operates according to the global GSM standard. There are a great many outlets. These include luxury department stores with designer brands and colorful markets with local products and handicrafts.

On the streets of the city

Dublin is a rather lively and lively city (especially in the evenings).

I saw two kinds of entertainment that I hadn’t seen before.

First. A large platform on wheels, driven by 12 chain gears, pedals of which are rotated by those who wish. People can sit or dance on the platform. Everyone rejoices and sings songs. The driver sits in front. He is the only one, apparently, sober, since this structure is driving right on the road. Very funny.

Also, a platform in the form of a ship with passengers in horned Viking helmets is worn along the city streets. From time to time, they emit a warlike roar on command.

Second. There is a horizontal bar with a revolving handle, on which you can hang, paying 10 euros. A stopwatch has been arranged. Whoever hangs for more than 100 seconds will receive 100 euros. Nobody won a prize in my presence.

Notable buildings in Dublin: Customs House, Four Courts, National Bank of Ireland, City Hall. The Irish suffered so much during the struggle against British rule that they now sympathize with any struggle against the central government. Above Dublin City Hall, the flag of Catalonia flies alongside the Irish and EEC flags. It must be understood that the Dubliners support the separation of this province.

Cute houses on the streets of Dublin:

City market

Carrolls – a chain of souvenir shops

Typical Irish pub (shortest Irish joke: “An Irishman walked past a pub”).

Under the walls of St. Andrew’s Church there is a monument to the fishmonger Molly Malone, the heroine of the famous Irish song.

By the way, opposite the monument there is a nice pub O’Neills, where you can eat deliciously. There is a self-service counter where you can point your finger at the dish you like, and not try to figure out the menu with unknown names of dishes. You can try Irish stew and authentic Guinness beer there.

Inside the pub

Dublin’s most notable monument is the Dublin Needle. Its steel point rose 120 meters.

The Igloo was erected on the site of the monument to Admiral Nelson demolished by the Irish.

In one of the alleys of Dublin, I saw a compass and a square on the pediment of a building, which, as you know, are symbols of free masons or masons. I took a closer look at the building. Yes, this building belongs to the Freemasons. I have heard so much about them, but I have never seen anything connected with them in modern reality. It seemed that this mythology or Freemasonry remained in the past. But no, the Masons are still alive, and not just anywhere, but in Ireland.

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