Dublin

Dublin

Question # 1 What are examples of beautiful nature in and around Dublin?

Phoenix Park is a big park located about 3 kilometers West of downtown Dublin.

The park is home to  the Dublin Zoo,  a sports field,  the Wellington Monument,  the Presidential residence.  the US Ambassador’s residence.

St. Stephen’s Green is a park in Dublin. In the park you will find  a variety of plants and flowers,  water,  monuments, and  paths to walk, bike or jog.

Wicklow Mountains are located about 50 kilometers South of Dublin.

The Cliffs of Moher are natural wonders located about 270 kilometers West of Dublin on the Western side of Ireland.

The national botanic gardens of Ireland located in Dublin are an oasis of calm and beauty.

The Forty Foot Pool is an open-air, seawater bathing pool. A morning wake-up here is a local tradition throughout the year.

The National Museum of Ireland includes  the Viking exhibit,  the exquisite gold artifact display and  the “bog men” collection – bodies found and recovered from bogs all over Ireland. Each body comes with a story that will give you spectacular insight into the lives of these men who once lived in the country and have now become a permanent part of Irish history.

Question # 2 What are examples of amazing design in Dublin?

The Spire is a 120 meter high stainless-steel structure located in the center of O’Connell street in Dublin.

The tip of the structure is lit up at night.

In Dublin, most houses look the same, and each house has little room in between each other. To set houses apart from houses of neighbors, many home owners paint their door an original color.

The colorful doors have become a significant characteristic of Dublin.

The talking statues in Dublin will help you understand the city better.

To hear a statue talk, do this: 1. Scan the QR code on the sign beside the statue or enter the website in a browser on your phone.

2. Press the green button that says ‘Go!’ 3. Your phone will ring.

4. Answer the call and the statue will talk!

You're likely to stumble across live music on many streets and in many pubs in Dublin – with Grafton Street being a particularly good spot.

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