Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and serves as the capital. It is a popular name in many tourists’ itinerary. Situated in the midway of eastern coast of Ireland near river Liffey, Dublin was initially established as a Viking settlement. It remains a prominent Irish city since centuries, and has emerged as a hub of Irish trade, commerce, administration and culture. The awe-inspiring architecture, scenic vistas, and a vibrant nightlife make Dublin a resort that is ideal for a long unwind. Dublin is for everybody.

Culture

Artistically and literally, Irish culture has impacted Dublin. The city has produced literary giants and Nobel laureates to the likes of William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett. The National Print Museum of Ireland, along with the National Library of Ireland are famous cultural landmarks of Dublin, apart from being the biggest library and print museum in whole of Ireland. There are several theatres in the city centre, conveying to the tourist that Dublin is a city of artists and art lovers. Few must visit theatres include The Gaiety, The Abbey, The Olympia and The Gate. Live musical performances, evening theatre shows, dance clubs and cinema blend together to form a virtual theatre of Irish art and culture for the tourists.

Dublin has a liberal cultural identity that open-heartedly accepts lesbians and gays. The community allows equal rights to lesbian and gay societies. This city has a number of exclusive super-pubs and clubs for the gays. The Dragon and the George at its South Great George's Street, and the Front Lounge and Pantibar are a few of the over thirteen gay clubs in Dublin!

Sites of Dublin

Dublin is known around the world for its literary maturity. Famous Dublin Writers Museum, the National Print Museum of Ireland, the National Library of Ireland are the must-visit places in the resort. The well-known Trinity College is the oldest university of Ireland, and tourists should definitely take a trip down the literary corridors. The Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse and the Book of Kells are some of the most attractive buildings of Dublin that the tourist must pay a visit to.

Entertaining Nightlife

Nightlife in Dublin is a lifetime experience. The pubs close to the city centre fuel the nightlife of Dublin. The Temple Bar at the city centre is a mecca of the Dublin nightlife. Dublin is the most youthful city in the entire European region with 50% inhabitants being under 25 years of age. This city was voted the friendliest city of Europe in 2007.

Shopping

Dublin has excelled as an international shopping centre. Both the Irish people and the incoming tourists enjoy shopping at the Dublin city centre as well as various other shopping avenues in the city. Prominent shopping locales of Dublin include Grafton Street, Henry Street, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Jervis Shopping Centre and Ilac Shopping Centre. Famous department stores are sprinkled throughout the city, like Clerys at the O'Connell Street, Arnotts on Henry Street, Brown Thomas on Grafton Street and Debenhams at the Henry Street, offering the tourists ample shopping outlets to choose from.

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