 About Dublin Dublin has been capital of Ireland since Middle Ages. It is located on the east coast of the
country, on
the mouth of the
River Liffey. The Normans, who conquered Ireland, made Dublin Castle their capital. The golden age of the city started
in 17th century
when it expanded quickly reaching the status of second important city in the British Empire. Most of the best architecture in
Dublin dates
from that
time. The capital of Ireland is also its major cultural center. Interesting place in the city is the so called "Temple Bar"
- an area where
the medieval
street pattern is preserved with many narrow cobbled streets. The part is known as Dublin's cultural quarter and has
rich nightlife which is popular with
tourists.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Ireland and National Print Museum of Ireland
are among the attractive tourist sites that
can be visited here. |
