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Dublin is world-famous for its culture, shopping and nightlife but you don’t have to break the bank
Dublin is world-famous for its culture, shopping and nightlife but you don't have to break the bank in order to enjoy it. From sampling the iconic casino bus tours from south bend indiana Irish tipple Guinness to learning all about leprechauns, here's Sarah Gibbons from holiday ideas website Travelbite.co.uk with how you can have a 'craicing' time on a Dublin city break:
If there's one thing Dublin has a lot of – it's pubs (there are over 1,000!). Not just mere watering holes, casino bus tours from south bend indiana Dublin's pubs are an integral part of the city's culture and heritage. If you're looking for the true Irish pub experience then The Brazen Head should be your first port of call – Ireland's oldest pub, dating back to 1198. With old-time regulars including literary icons James Joyce and Jonathan Swift, the sense of history within casino bus tours from south bend indiana the crumbling walls is palpable. The Stag's Head , a stone throw from Grafton Street, is also well worth visiting; it's considered Dublin's best preserved Victorian pub, with its dark, mahogany wood and stained glass windows.
Ireland's best known Victorian public park, St. Stephen's Green is adjacent to the bustling Grafton Street and is the ideal spot for a leisurely afternoon stroll. The current landscape was designed by William Sheppard, who opened it to the public in 1880, and covers around nine hectares. The park is considered the centrepiece of Georgian Dublin, with the elegant Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square both nearby.
Dublin is home to Ireland's number one attraction – the Guinness Storehouse . The seven floors of the storehouse, which is open to the public, bring to life the rich heritage of Guinness, casino bus tours from south bend indiana telling the story from its origins here at St. James s Gate in Dublin to its growth as a global brand. You can even learn the craft of pouring the perfect pint on the fourth floor (certificate included!). The highlight casino bus tours from south bend indiana has to be the Gravity Bar on the top floor, where you can enjoy the 360 degree vistas of Dublin whilst sipping your perfect pint of Guinness. Sláinte!
Dublin boasts numerous museums and art galleries casino bus tours from south bend indiana which are all free to visit , but make sure to spare some time for the oh-so-quirky casino bus tours from south bend indiana National Leprechaun Museum ! The first ever visitor attraction dedicated to the world of Irish myths, it opens up a magical world full of fascinating folklore and enchanting stories of leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold.
If you feel like escaping the city centre in favour of fresh air and some pretty spectacular views, then hop on a train to the (very) exclusive area of Killiney . The coastal areas of Dublin are often favourably compared to the Bay of Naples in Italy and the best way to enjoy the panoramic views over the bay, with a backdrop of The Sugar Loaf Mountain , is to scale the picturesque Killiney Hill. If you're lucky, you'll even see dolphins frolicking in the bay below.
Sarah Gibbons is an avid traveller who has taken the opportunity to explore the world from a young age. She is editor of the holiday ideas website Travelbite.co.uk , which offers holiday inspiration casino bus tours from south bend indiana and quirky trip ideas for the frequent traveller. You can follow Travelbite on Twitter @travelbite and on Facebook .
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