Sightseeing
Sightseeing Information
Where To Go
Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is built on the River Liffey and situated beside the sea, yet close to the countryside and mountains. The rest of the country is easily accessible by car, train, or bus.
What To Do
Ireland, with its beautiful scenery, offers a range of attractions to the tourist, including ancient archaeological sites and monuments, a variety of sporting activities such as fishing, riding and golf, as well as traditional dancing and music. For a comprehensive list of activities and attractions in Dublin and the surrounding country please click here.
Dublin
A city of fine Georgian buildings, Dublin has been influenced by its
Danish, Norman and English antecedents. It has excellent stores and
shops, museums, antique shops and a range of pubs and restaurants.
Among the goods for which Ireland is particularly well known are tweed,
knitwear, linen, glass, lace and silverware. These can be purchased
from most department stores or specialist handcraft shops. It has four
major theatres, including the world famous Abbey theatre, concert
facilities, art galleries and cinemas.
Personalise Your Trip
To get the most from your visit to Dublin (and if you intend to go outside the city to the surrounding country) it is advisable to use a My Discoveries
account to target your interests. There you can specify what kind of activities you are interested in and also where you would like to do them. The site has a very comprehensive list of activities both in Dublin and around the country.
Other Travel Resources
A list of Irish phrases.
Finally, welcome to Ireland and have a great stay!!
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