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Tourism guide of the city of Dublin, Ireland

December 2005

Dublin : Armed with my all new Canon digital Ixus 700 for a short two day visit and close to 400 pictures later here is a glimpse of what Dublin looks and feels like. Easily comparable with many other larger European capitals in terms of it's vibrancy and nightlife where live bands perform daily in almost every bar and pub or for it's touristic places of value. As a city it is disproportionately large for the size of the country; almost 1/3 of the Republic's citizens lives in the greater Dublin region.

Now to begin your journey through the streets of Dublin you can either:

1. View my entire collection which makes around 370 pictures of Dublin by clicking here

2. Go right to the links of your choice for the pictures of places of interest in Dublin found just below here

• Direct links to places of interest

	ChristChurch Cathedral : Dating back to the 11th century this is the oldest building in Dublin. The Cathedral is one of Dublin's finest historic buildings. It goes all the way back in 1038 when Sitric, the Danish king of Dublin, built the first wood here. In 1171 the original simple foundation was extended into a cruciform and rebuilt in stone by Strongbow, although the present structure dates mainly from 1871 to 1878 when a massive restoration work was done. Actually just the transepts, the crypt and a few other parts date from the medieval times. Highlights of the interior include magnificent stonework and gracefully pointed arches, with delicately chiselled supporting columns. Strongbow is one of many historic figures buried in the church, just as archbishop Browne, 1st Protestant to occupy the church, during the reign of the English King Henry the 8th. It is the mother church for the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough of the Church of Ireland.
	Dublin Castle : Built between 1208 and 1220, these sets of buildings represent some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city, and were the centre of English dominance and oppression in Ireland for over seven centuries until it was taken in 1922 by the Irish Free State. Places of interest include the 13th-century record tower, the biggest distinguishable portion of the original Norman castle and the State Apartments, once the habitiation of English viceroys which is now the place of choice for all governmental ceremonial functions, including the inaugural ceremony of Ireland's presidents. The latest places of interest opened for visitors are the Undercroft, and excavated sites on the foundations where an early Viking fortress once stood, and the treasury, constructed between 1712 and 1715, thought to be the oldest surviving purpose-built office building in Ireland. It houses a new visitor centre in its vaulted basement.
	Temple Bar : There is an effervescent night life in Dublin and the most worldwide famous area for these activities is the Temple Bar found just south of the Liffey. Dublin's best night spots, restaurants and unusual shops line these constricted, cobblestone streets running connecting the Bank of Ireland and Christ Church Cathedral. In the 18th century the area was home to many unsavoury characters. Fownes street was renowned for its brothels. It was also the place of birth of parliamentarian Henry Grattan.
	Saint Patrick's Cathedral : Ireland's biggest church was established alongside a sacrosanct well where Saint Patrick himself baptised convert around 450A.D. A stone portion engraved with a Celtic cross on top of the well was discovered at the dawn of the 20th century which is now conserved in the west end of the church’s nave. The original construction was just a made of wood chapel and didn’t change until in 1192 when Archbishop John Comyn reconstructed the church of stone. Most of today’s structure dates back from 1254 untill 1270.
	The Dublinia : The Dublinia exposition shows you the determining era of Dublin's olden times from the entrance of the Normans in the year 1170 to the shutting down of the monasteries around 1540. There are many displays here which consist of video,  wax replicas and re-enactments. The first level has a large-scale reproduction of Dublin around 16th Century, a display of artefacts from Wood Quay, and restoration. A floor is dedicated to the Vikings and their every day life which is more than interesting for everyone. A must see even if time is short.
	Trinity College : The Trinity College of Dublin, Ireland
	Augustinians : The Augustinians Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
	Churches of Dublin : A collection of pictures of various churches found all around the city of Dublin Ireland
	Guiness storehouse : The Guiness storehouse of Dublin, Ireland
	The Spire of Dublin
	The Dublin City Hall
	The liffey river in Dublin, Ireland
	The O'Connell statue in Dublin, Ireland