CITY: Dublin, Ireland
POPULATION: 506,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 46/37 · APR: 52/41 · JUL: 66/54 · OCT: 55/46
ºC: JAN: 8/3 · APR: 12/5 · JUL: 19/12 · OCT: 13/8
Five things to see/do in Dublin: Take a tour of the Dublin Castle, originally built as a defensive fort during Norman times. The guided tours will give you a good overview of the castle and it’s place in Dublin’s history.
Temple Bar, Dublin’s famous nightlife district, abounds with bars (some with beautiful historic facades), as well as cafes, restaurants, and more.
Both the Jameson Distillery and the Guiness Brewery have tours of their premises, a great way to learn about the production process (and history) of two of Ireland’s famous exports.
Visit the Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and learn about the history of the 19th century jail, infamous for it’s harsh treatment of inmates.
Although the grandiose St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a Dublin landmark and merits a visit, the St. Michan’s Church, with guided tours of the mummified remains in its four burial vaults, is even more interesting.
Dublin, Ireland
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.6
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 7.3
HOTELS: 7.7
RESTAURANTS: 7.8
TRANSPORTATION: 8.0
VALUE: 7.3
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