Dublin in Two Days

Dublin in Two Days

“When I die Dublin will be written in my heart”

 James Joyce

Dublin, the beauty of Ireland

I visited Dublin for  a weekend in May and it was possible for me to enjoy the sparkling spirit of this awesome Irish city. I chose an hostel Ashfield Hostel  in 20 D’Olier Street for my stay to get inside the young spirit of this incredible  city full of history. It was a nice experience. My room was not perfect, but pretty good. The position of the hostel was ideal to visit the best attraction of Dublin.

Some of my favourite things to do in Dublin were:

  • Visiting museums, churches and exhibitions that give a flavour of Dublin;
  • Taking fun walking tours of the city or day trips to picturesque surrounding areas;
  • Relaxing in green parks ;
  • And of course eating, drinking and being happy!

Saturday in the city center

The Irish capital boasts an appealing mix of modern European class and traditional Irish charm. Dublin is full of important historical sites as well as contemporary tourist attractions. The city is also known for its elegant Georgian architecture that can be seen in many buildings.

Dublin is divided north from south by the scenic Liffey River. Traditionally, this has also marked the religious and social boundaries that divide Dublin, but visitors are welcome to explore both sides of the fabled city.

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First step: a big brunch at River Bar’ in 1 Burgh Quay . It was an amazing food and beer experience . I have never eaten such big fried potatoes with bacon, eggs and cheddar cheese in my life. I cannot going on describing it , it’s better my smiling photo !

Second step: a big brunch atRiver Bar’ in 1 Burgh Quay . It was an amazing food and beer experience . I have never eaten such big fried potatoes with bacon, eggs and cheddar cheese in my life. I cannot going on describing it , it’s better my smiling photo !

Third step : try to be on one of the first busses leaving O’ConnellStreet for the ‘Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour’ and you’ll get a big slice of Dublin without any effort! The busses will take you past the major sights .

Forth step: After about 30 minutes of a bus sightseeing , visit: 

  • ‘Trinity College ‘: Located in a beautiful campus in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, it’s Ireland‘s highest ranked university. It is home to 18,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across all the major disciplines in the arts and humanities, and in business, law, engineering, science, and health sciences.
  • the City Hall’: The function of the building was to act as a form of stock exchange and to provide a meeting place for Dublin ‘s businessmen. It was also close to the then ‘Customs House’, that stood on the site of today’s ‘Clarence Hotel, making it convenient for overseas merchants;
  • ‘the Dublin Castle’: It’ s the historical heart of the city. Built in the 13th century by King John of England. It served as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, court of law, and the seat of ‘English Administration’ in Ireland for 700 years. Today it’s used for important State events and Presidential Inaugurations.
  • ‘the San Patrick’s  Cathedral’: The cathedral is world famous for its choir, established in 1432, which still performs daily during school term. In recent years the ‘Lady Chapel’, dating from 1270, has been restored to its original glory. Guided tours of the cathedral take place regularly throughout the day.
  • ‘Christ Church Cathedral’ : It’s the oldest building in continuous use in the entire city. The story of the cathedral begins almost a thousand years ago when a Viking king erected the first church here. Over the next thousand years, the church was ruined, rebilled and restored many times. Today, It  draws hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.

Fifth step: I highly recommend eating the fantastic Irish Stew at ‘Brazen Head’ . It’s in 20 Lower Bridge St.  Merchants Quay, 8. It’s the oldest Irish Pub in Dublin .  It’s the best place where  to spend the rest of the night for enjoying the happy and easy atmosphere of  Dublin.

Sixth step: after my fantastic Irish dinner I was delighted to visit Temple Bar’  It’s Dublin’s best known district for its nightlife. It’s the party hub of Dublin’s city centre. Temple Bar’  has always been a popular spot !

The Vikings set up camp here as far back as 795 A.D. Their settlement remains can be seen in Dublin Castle’ today. Fast forward a few centuries to a time when British diplomat Sir William Temple built his grand residence and gardens on the site, the name stuck and Temple Bar’  was born.

Temple Bar’  area is a square on the south bank of the River Liffey with off-shooting streets and narrow laneways. They’re lined with boutiques, cafes, galleries and pubs, and at any time of year, packed with culture-vultures and party-seekers. It’s the city’s playground, and it has a lot going on.

Temple Bar’  is reputed to be the  ‘bohemian district’  of Dublin . It certainly is full of entertainment, art, and culinary action. It is generally regarded to be on the list of top attractions of Dublin and visited by everybody .

Sunday morning at the ‘Guinnes Storehouse’

‘Guinness beer’  is synonymous with Ireland and no visit to Dublin is complete without a trip to the Guinness Storehouse’ It’s located in is located at the St. James Gate Brewery. The tour takes through different rooms and vaults where you learn  more about how Guinness’ is made .

I was surprised by the modern feel of the building and by the innovative approach of the tour that explains all the different ingredients and steps used to produce the tasty brew, including a waterfall and giant copper barrel.

The overall visit is very interactive. My favorite part, however, was pouring my own Guinness’, on the fourth floor.  You get a few tips on how to pour the get pint of Guinness and then it’s your turn to try. Much easier than it sounds!

Slàn, Dublin

After having spent a few days in Dublin, I  left with many memories and impressions of the city. Dublin was such a wonderful city, full of colourful bright doors, pubs and  friendly people. In Dublin I found the locals very talkative and easy going. If you stand next to someone at a bus stop you can be sure to know their life story 10 minutes later.

Ireland is a beautiful country full of interesting places, but none are more visited than the city of Dublin. The Irish capital boasts an appealing mix of modern European class and traditional Irish charm. Moreover,  Dublin has been named the 34th best city worldwide to live in (and the best in UK and Ireland).

Don’t forget to have your upcoming holiday in Dublin, you’ll discover art, culture, food and beer. Fun is also guarantees all the year long!

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