| With a population of almost half a million, Dublin is the | | | | Gallery of Ireland- The Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery- |
| capital and largest city on the island of Ireland. It was | | | | The Chester Beatty Library- And three centers of the |
| originated in 488AD as a shipping port while going | | | | National Museum of Ireland are all located in |
| through the Irish Sea and has progressively grown into | | | | Dublin.These cultural museums would make an |
| a modern day city throughout the years.Today Dublin | | | | informative and beautiful tour around the city of Dublin. |
| is a mixture of the old and the new Metro and they | | | | And Dublin has an excellent bus system that will carry |
| merge nicely from the downtown area out into the | | | | you around the town with very little effort or expense. |
| suburbs.Dublin has a sizable number of immigrants, | | | | Or if you prefer a more energetic afternoon, renting a |
| coming from Great Britain, the US, Australia, New | | | | bicycle and touring on a bike is a popular way to see |
| Zealand, and continental Europe. More recently, | | | | the city 'up close and personal'.The river Liffey |
| Nigerian, Indian, and Eastern European populations have | | | | separates Dublin, the North from the South, with |
| also migrated into the city, largely attracted by Ireland's | | | | typically the working class on the North and the middle |
| economic success since the mid-1990's. Old and once | | | | and upper class on the South. In more recent years |
| run-down streets have rapidly become busy 'ethnic | | | | the city has also been divided socio-economically |
| districts', such as Moore Street's transformation into | | | | between East and Westside too. But not to worry! |
| 'Little Africa' and Parnell Street East into the city's | | | | There are plenty of restaurants and nightlife anywhere |
| de-facto 'Chinatown' and 'Asian Village'. These villages | | | | you want to go, from the friendly outdoor pubs to the |
| are a great way for tourists to spend the afternoon, | | | | Temple Bar, which is "The Place" for nightlife and often |
| casually walking the cobblestone streets, shopping and | | | | people from Britain and beyond visit for the |
| having lunch!There is plenty to do in Dublin if you are on | | | | weekend.Whatever you prefer, you are sure to find in |
| vacation or sightseeing.- The National Print Museum of | | | | Dublin. |
| Ireland- The Irish Museum of Modern Art- The National | | | | |