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Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is situated in the east coast of Ireland, in the mouth of the river Liffey to the Irish Sea. Dublin had a rich history, so there are many museums and galleries which make you to get to know it. The city itself forms an unusual mix of history and present, with interesting architecture and large green areas.
History
Dublin is a historical city dating back to the 9th century, when it was founded Viking. Normans debarked here later and built a stone Dublin Castle.During the 17th and 18th centuries, the British ruled Dublin. Then followed the years of fighting for independence and civil wars, which culminated in the 1919 by declaring independence from England. Dublin became a capital of Irish Free State, today Republic of Ireland, in 1922.
Nowadays, it is an economic, administrative and cultural center for the island of Ireland.
Transport
Public transport is provided by tram and bus lines, which are quite expensive and unpunctual because of frequent traffic jam. It is planned with the construction of the metro in the future.
Airports
Dublin International Airport DUB
Districts
Grafton street
The most popular shopping street.
Temple Bar
The area with narrow streets where you can do some shopping or chill out in one of the many bars, pubs, nightclubs and restaurants. This district is named after the most famous bar in Dublin.
Gallery
Irish Museum of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Ireland
The Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery
The City Arts Centre
The Douglas Hyde Gallery
The Project Arts Centre
The Royal Hibernian Academy
Museums
The National Museum of Ireland
Guiness Storehouse
National Print Museum of Ireland
Kilmainham Gaol
Culture - other
Gaiety Theatre
Abbey Theatre
Olympia Theatre
Gate Theatre
Chester Beatty Library
The Point Theatre
Sport - stadions
Croke Park
Parnell Park
Lansdowne Road stadium
Phibsboro
Donnybrook Rugby Ground
Tallaght Stadium
Tolka Park
Richmond Park
Morton Stadium
Sport - other
The National Aquatic Centre
Racecourse Shelbourne Park
Racecourse Leopardstown
Golf course Portmarnock
Golf course Royal County Dublin
Golf course Elm Park
Golf course Woodbrook
Tourist curiosities
Christ Church
St. Patrick`s Cathedral
Dublin Castle
Bank of Ireland
Guinness Storehouse
Trinity College
Writers Museum
Customs House
Smithfield Chimney
Áras an Uachtaráin
Ha'Penny Bridge
The Spire of Dublin
General Post Office
Nature
Phoenix Park
Views
Smithfield Chimney
