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Dublin - The Inspiration of Poets & Writers
 
   
Dublin - General Information |
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Currency: |
Euro (EUR) |
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Language: |
Irish (Gaelic) &
English |
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Area: |
114.99 sq. km |
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Climate: |
Maritime Temperate |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 66° F (19°C) | Min - 44°F (7°C) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 56° F (14°C) | Min - 36°F (20°C) |
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| Also known as: |
The Celtic Tiger & The Town of
the Ford of the Hurdle |
| Famous for: |
Scholars, Saints & Bars |
| Geographical Location: |
Near midpoint of Ireland's East Coast at the
mouth of River Liffey, Province of Leinster, Europe |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
53034.72'N, 6025.92'W & 279 ft (above sea
level) |
| Best time to visit: |
June to September (with very wet winters) |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Bray, Wicklow, Dun. Laoghaire & Naas |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Suburban Rail, Light Rail (Tram), Bus & Taxi |
Overview
The thriving capital of and the largest city of the Republic of Ireland,
Dublin is a cosmopolitan, colourful and over a thousand years old city of
Europe. Situated near the midpoint of Ireland's East Coast, at the banks of
River Liffey and at the center of Dublin Region, the city presents a fine
starting point for visitors to Ireland.
Founded as a center of Viking settlement for slave trade, Dublin has been
Ireland's capital since medieval times during different geopolitical
entities such as the Lordship of Ireland, the Kingdom of Ireland, the island
as part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and now the Irish
Republic.
This is the land of scholars which has immortalized in literature, song,
history and art. The city has given birth to some of the most renowned poets
and writers of the world, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde to
name a few.
Dublin is on a par with many bigger European cities in terms of its
vibrancy and pace of development. Riding on the back of roaring success of
'Celtic Tiger' economy, Dublin of the new millennium is a city on the rise.
Business in many sectors is booming and the city overflows with tourists,
both to sample the infamous Irish fun and to seek business opportunities
through its renowned Trade Show Industry.
This one of the most enchanting capitals of Europe bustles with its
nightlife and tourist attractions. It further is a city of beautiful
architecture, warm & friendly people, pubs, interesting old streets and
ancient cathedrals that all together pay testimony to the days gone by. The
city is also a popular destination throughout the year, with many festivals,
cultural and religious events and sporting fixtures.
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