Dublin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of Ireland
About Dublin
Dublin is in a low-lying, fertile area, not boggy by Irish standards, and with good sea access. It became the core of the Gaelic kingdom of Leinster, and the Vikings established a large settlement by what is now Dublin castle, until ejected by Brian Boru at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. This set a pattern that Dublin was fought for, not fought in. The Normans colonised the southwest and Leinster from the 12th century, and further out they battled with the Gaels, but Dublin sat snug within the "Pale" — the defensive palisade. Similarly with the Tudor conquests; then the city fell swiftly to Cromwell so his atrocities were elsewhere, and King William marched in unopposed after the Battle of the Boyne. 18th century Dublin was the second largest city in the British Isles, with a tight little
Top Attractions in Dublin
Explore the best things to see and do in Dublin:
- ★14 Henrietta Street
- ★Abbey Theatre
- ★Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- ★Chester Beatty Library
- ★Christ Church Cathedral
- ★Conradh na Gaeilge
- ★Croke Park Stadium
- ★Dublin Castle
Where to Eat in Dublin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bad Ass Café
- 🍴Balfes
- 🍴Bang Restaurant
- 🍴Bar Italia
- 🍴Bewley's Café
- 🍴Brasserie Sixty6
Where to Stay in Dublin
- 🏨Abbey Court Hostel
- 🏨Albany House
- 🏨Alex Hotel
- 🏨Ariel House
- 🏨Ashling House
- 🏨Aspect Hotel Parkwest
Dublin Travel Guide Sections
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