Why Dublin?
Town of the hurdle ford
The Gaelic name for Dublin is ‘Baile Atha Cliath’ which translates literally as ‘town of the hurdle ford’, a description of the bank of wooden hurdles built up across the river Liffey by the Vikings. They founded Dublin at the beginning of the ninth century. Dublin has been the scene of wars and conflicts until it defined its own identity in the twentieth century. Today, Dublin is a modern and culturally rich city. With its busy city center and green surroundings it's an ideal destination for all types of travelers.
My favorite places in Dublin
Dublin Castle
The history of this city-centre site stretches back to the Viking Age. The castle itself was built in the thirteenth century. The building served as a military fortress, a prison, a treasury and courts of law. Rebuilt as the castle we now know in the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Dublin Castle is now a government complex and an arena of state ceremony. The state apartments, undercroft, chapel royal, heritage centre and restaurant are open to visitors.
St. Stephen's Green Park
This park is located in the heart of Dublin, and close to Trinity College. The park dates back to the 17th century and its place in Irish history is celebrated with a large number of monuments and busts of important figures. Take a walk along the tree-shaded trails and see the many species of birds and plants that call the park their home.
Dún Laoghaire
Escape from the city in this beautiful coastal town. Dún Laoghaire’s stunning location and views, cosmopolitan culture, Mediterranean appearance, and physical beauty make it a very special place, great for a day trip from Dublin. There are plenty of walks, beaches and scenic drives, just 12 km south of Dublin.