Dublin | Individual trip to Dublin
The capital of Ireland and former Viking port has more than a thousand years of history with a rich cultural heritage which are imprinted on the streets of: Buildings with Georgian and Victorian architecture, medieval castles and majestic cathedrals, which emerge out of the north and the south bank of the river Liffey, which crosses from side to side. The majority of Celtic tradition, is waiting for you to discover the dozens of museums, monuments and libraries of the city. Dublin has a great tradition in literature as it is the birthplace of the famous writers James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett. Recognized in 2010 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, classifying the city in the closed circle of Literary Cities. Though a much older city in age, it is very young in the soul. The average age of the residents is under 30 years and many foreign students, so is natural to have a very active nightlife. The most popular area with dozens of pubs and restaurants is the Temple Bar on the south bank, a well-preserved medieval quarter with cobblestone streets and major cultural centers - a must for art lovers. As for shopping, Dublin has plenty of options: at Cow's Lane you will find designer clothes in the outdoor Moore market, traditional vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, tobacco etc. On Francis Street antiques, in Cathach Books you will find rare versions of used books and at Walton's you can find anything related to traditional Irish music. Dublin, a city with great contrasts, although often overshadowed by neighboring London, leaves nothing to spoil your mood ... the famous warmth and hospitality of the people is what makes it unique.
Included :
- Air tickets without luggage.
- Airport taxes.
- 03 nights accommodation in 3* central hotel.
- Breakfast daily.
The prices are valid until 18/12/2014, apart from the holiday season of October 28th.
| Price per person in double room | 455 € |
Dublin is the capital and most populous city of Ireland. The English name for the city is derived from the Irish name Dubhlinn, meaning "black pool". Dublin is situated in the province of Leinster near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and the centre of the Dublin Region.
Dublin has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204, shortly after the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, when it was commanded that a castle be built with strong walls and good ditches for the defence of the city, the administration of justice, and the protection of the King's treasure. Largely complete by 1230, the castle was of typical Norman courtyard design, with a central square without a keep, bounded on all sides by tall defensive walls and protected at each corner by a circular tower. Sited to the south-east of Norman Dublin, the castle formed one corner of the outer perimeter of the city, using the River Poddle as a natural means of defence.
Dublin has a world famous literary history, having produced many prominent literary figures, including Nobel laureates William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett. Other influential writers and playwrights include Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and the creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker. It is arguably most famous as the location of the greatest works of James Joyce, including Ulysses, which is set in Dublin and full of topical detail. Dubliners is a collection of short stories by Joyce about incidents and typical characters of the city during the early 20th century. Other renowned writers include J. M. Synge, Seán O'Casey, Brendan Behan, Maeve Binchy, and Roddy Doyle. Ireland's biggest libraries and literary museums are found in Dublin, including the National Print Museum of Ireland and National Library of Ireland. In July 2010, Dublin was named as a UNESCO City of Literature, joining Edinburgh, Melbourne and Iowa City with the permanent title.
