The capital of Ireland, Dublin, is located in a very beautiful place, on the coast of the Dublin Bay, at the mouth of the Liffey River . Thanks to her, the city is divided into two parts. On the north side it is framed by the Royal Canal, on the south - the Grand. Bridges, canals, rivers give Dublin a certain charm and picturesqueness.
The capital of Ireland is considered the largest port in the country and covers an area of 115 km2. According to the census, which
took place in 2006, a little more than a million people live here. The first historical mention of this place dates back to 140 A.D. in the works of the ancient Greek ethnographer Ptolemy. The appearance of the city is associated with the union of two settlements - Oak and Lynn, which were founded in the 9th century by the Vikings. However, thanks to
archaeological excavations, it was established that more than five thousand years ago, the inhabitants of this region were engaged in agriculture and fishing. After the Norman conquest, the city became the capital of Ireland.
Currently, Dublin is not only the political, cultural and economic center of the country, but also a county. The national currency is declared Euro. There are two official languages - English and Irish, depending on the area of the city, its various variations are found.
When buying tours in Ireland, you should
take into account that it is customary to comply with some rules. For example, do not be late, because the indigenous people are very punctual. Hugs between same-sex acquaintances are not accepted here, however, having come to the bar, it is customary to buy drinks not only for oneself, but also for those present. Important meetings are held at lunch, it is customary to eat first, and then solve business issues.
Dublin landmarks
The capital of Ireland considers the zoo one of its main assets. It was opened in 1830 and presented to the public 70 species of birds and 46 animals. In 1994, a program aimed at its development was adopted. Therefore, in the near future there appeared thematic zones, for example, “World of primates”, “World of cats”, “African plains”. So, in 2010 he received 960 thousand guests. Moreover, this zoo is a charitable organization, therefore, having paid the entrance fee,
vacationers help save rare species of the animal world from extinction.
St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church that has preserved 13th century architecture. It was built near a healing spring, on an island in the middle of the Poddle River. Then, over time, a complex of buildings appeared around it, including the archbishop's palace. Including this attraction is famous Ireland.
The capital in its center has Dublin Castle, which was built in the 12th century. Now celebrations, performances are held here, as well as a museum. He is famous for state apartments, preserved from 1230. Throughout history, it was the residence of the Viceroys and British governors, as well as the first president.
The capital of Ireland is a hospitable city, rich in architectural monuments and buildings. Arriving here, you can get acquainted with the culture of the whole country, see the places where famous writers of different times lived, for example, Oscar Wilde, James Jones, George Bernard Shaw.