Best things to do in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is the capital of Ireland, a magic place, surrounded by large green areas and crossed by the River Liffey.
Everything in Dublin betrays a deep patriotism: songs in the pub, the music in the streets, souvenirs, monuments. And believe me, spend a few hours in a pub drinking a Guinness and talking with the Irish will be a truly unique experience. The Irish are a great people, friendly and funny, even though sometimes they can be a little impetuous.

Before leaving I had read this post, and I must admit that it was really helpful. In fact, Dublin is a city not very big, in fact, it is certainly not the city to be walking around taking pictures to monuments for hours. However, there are several points of interest, some of which also just outside the city centre, and above all, it will be really fun to get lost from one side of the River Liffey going from pub to pub.

Among the major monuments of Dublin there is the castle. Dublin Castle is not a very impressive building, however, has a certain charm. The Castle is one of the most important symbols of the city, is located in the south of the River Liffey. It was the abode of the Lordship of the Normans from 1171 until 1541, then until 1800 he hosted the Kingdom of Ireland and finally until 1922 the Irish Parliament.

Another point of interest is undoubtedly the Cathedral of St. Patrick. The St. Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s largest and one of the symbols of the city, its origins date back to around the fifth century, although it was completed in 1190.
But Dublin is primarily the home of beer and whiskey, so do not miss a visit to the Guinness Storehouse and the Old Jameson Distillery. It is in both cases of two old abandoned factories which have been turned into museums. In my opinion the Guinness Storehouse is more beautiful, but maybe that’s just personal taste.

As already mentioned, visiting Dublin is primarily about getting lost in its streets and discover the hidden sights and less popular. The statue of Molly Malone, Trinity College, The Book of Helly. They all are monuments not to be missed.
And then there’s the Temple Bar, the most popular area of Dublin with all sorts of pubs and bistros which serve strictly Irish beers and typical local dishes.

Dublin is undoubtedly a beautiful city, but I advise you even move out of the historic city center. In particular, I suggest a day trip to Howth , a fishing village not far from the Irish capital. In Howth you can enjoy an excellent fish and see the popular headlights, or see the seals play in the small harbor.
In short, Howth is a place non to be missed. And if you have more time available I would also recommend a visit in Dalkey, a residential town in which many Irish celebrities live.

Now you have all the information, you have to book a fly and a hotel.