Blakes Townhouse - Things to do

Dublin city has become one of the favourite tourist destinations in Europe. Of all the great cities of Europe, Dublin is one of the smallest, its urban grandeur co-existing with a village-like intimacy. Around and about Dublin are villages and towns as charming as the city is exciting. Within a short drive are picturesque harbours, beaches, formal gardens, a variety of monuments, historic houses, castles, stately homes and much more that makes Dublin one of the best destinations for tourist in Europe.

General Information about Dublin tourist attractions;

Trinity College:

Houses Ireland's greatest treasure, the 8th century Book of Kells, a magnificent illuminated manuscript of the four gospels, which was presented to the college in the 17th century.

St. Stephens Green:

Is a fashionable Georgian square which, in 1880, was laid out as a public park. Today, the green is surrounded by the parliament of Ireland, the National Museum, The National Library and The Gaiety Theatre.

The pubs of Dublin:

Colourful, busy and packed with atmosphere, tourism to Dublin is not complete without a visit to any of the many pubs. Friday nights bubble toe-tapping musical entertainment. There's nothing like it anywhere in the world.

The Halfpenny Bridge:

A charming footbridge built in 1816 across the River Liffey, is a popular landmark. Formally called the Liffey Bridge, it got its nickname from the halfpenny toll you had to pay to cross it.

Grafton Street:

Some would say, is the heart of Dublin. The city's symbol, Molly Malone with her barrow, stands amongst the passers by amid the non-stop music that pervades the street.

Whiskey Corner:

Once Jameson's Whiskey Distillery, is now a museum of Whiskey-making.

Guinness Brewery and Storehouse:

The house of the national beverage, a classic for tourism inDublin. From the gravity bar there is a 360° stunning view of Dublin city.

St. Patrick's Cathedral:

One of the two cathedrals in Dublin city, the other Christ Church