The capital of Ireland, Dublin, is located in a very beautiful place, on the coast of Dublin Bay, at the mouth of the River Liffey. 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 beauty.
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, just over a million people live here. The first historical mention of this place dates back to 140 AD. in the writings of the ancient Greek ethnographer Ptolemy. The appearance of the city is associated with the connection of two settlements - Dub and Linn, which were founded in the 9th century by the Vikings. However, thanks to archaeological excavations, it has been established that more than five thousand years ago, the inhabitants of this area 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. national currencyEuro is declared here. There are two official languages - English and Irish, depending on the district of the city there are various variations of it.
Buying tours in Ireland, you should
take into account that it is customary to follow some rules here. For example, you should 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 yourself, but also for those present. Important meetings are held at lunch, it is customary to eat first, and then solve business issues.
Dublin Attractions
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, thematic zones soon appeared here, for example, the World of Primates, the World of Cats, and the African Plains. So, in 2010 he received 960 thousand guests. Moreover, this zoo is a charitable organization, therefore, by paying for the entrance,
Vacationers help save rare species from extinction.
St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church that has preserved the architecture of the 13th century. 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 near it, among which the archbishop's palace. Ireland is also famous for this attraction.
The capital in its centerhas Dublin Castle which was built in the 12th century. Now there are festive events, performances, and there is also a museum. It is famous for its state apartments, which have been preserved since 1230. Throughout history it has been the residence of viceroys and British viceroys, 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.
