Founded as a Viking settlement centuries ago, today Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. About one third of the country's population live in or near the city. Filled with a rich history and culture, Dublin is looking ahead to a bright future.

Day 1

Dublin

10:00AM
Trinity College Dublin
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It was founded in 1592, modelled after the collegiate universities of Oxford and of Cambridge. Today it retains a tranquil collegiate atmosphere despite its being one of the most significant tourist attractions in the city. It is located nearby metro station Tara Street.

11:00AM
Ha'penny Bridge
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It is a pedestrian bridge built in May 1816 over the River Liffey and provides a great view during the day and at night.

12:00PM
Temple Bar
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It is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey and is promoted as Dublin's cultural quarter and has a lively nightlife that is popular with tourists. Many Irish bars and restaurants can be found here.

1:00PM
City Hall
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Originally the Royal Exchange, it was built between 1769 and 1779 to the designs of architect Thomas Cooley and is a notable example of 18th-century architecture in the city.

2:00PM
Dublin Castle
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Most of the Castle dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland. For 700 years the Castle served as the seat of English, then later British government of Ireland under the Lordship of Ireland, the Kingdom of Ireland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Today the building is also used for State dinners and most significantly, the inauguration of the presidents of Ireland.

4:00PM
Christ Church Cathedral
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Christ Church is officially claimed as the seat of both the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin. For most of their common history, both Christ Church and St Patrick's held the status of cathedral for the Dublin diocese, a rare arrangement which only ended following the move to disestablish the Church of Ireland.

5:00PM
St Patrick's Cathedral
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Founded in 1191, it is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. With its 43-metre spire, St. Patrick's is the tallest church in Ireland and the largest.

Day 2

Dublin

10:00AM
Saint Stephen's Green
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Opened in 1880, the park is the largest of the main Georgian garden squares and is adjacent to one of Dublin's main shopping streets, Grafton Street. The park include many features of historical importance.

11:00AM
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
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The Archaeology Museum is part of the National Museum of Ireland which has a strong emphasis on Irish art, culture and natural history and holds almost 4 million items. The other two branches in Dublin include the Decorative Arts and History and Natural History Museum.

1:00PM
Natural History Museum
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The building is a ‘cabinet-style’ museum designed to showcase a wide-ranging and comprehensive zoological collection, and has changed little in over a century. Often described as a ‘museum of a museum’, its 10,000 exhibits provide a glimpse of the natural world that has delighted generations of visitors since the doors opened in 1857.

3:00PM
National Gallery of Ireland
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The Gallery houses the national collection of Irish and European art. It has an extensive, representative collection of Irish painting and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting.

4:30PM
Merrion Square
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It is a Georgian garden square and is considered one of the city's finest surviving squares. Three sides are lined with Georgian redbrick townhouses;

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