📍 Dublin
Ireland · Leinster
Ireland's capital, famous for literary history, lively pubs, and Georgian architecture.
🗓️ Best time to go
May to September for mild weather and festival season.
🚆 Getting around
Very walkable city center. DART trains connect coastal suburbs; Luas trams and Dublin Bus cover the rest.
About
A city of literature and folklore, Dublin sits on the East Coast at the mouth of the River Liffey, blending medieval castles with energetic modern quarters.
Interesting places to visit
Trinity College & Book of Kells
See the historic library room and the illuminated 9th-century manuscript.
Temple Bar District
Walk cobblestone streets filled with live traditional music and traditional pubs.
Kilmainham Gaol
A former prison offering a dramatic history of Irish nationalism and independence.
What to eat
Irish Stew
Hearty slow-cooked mutton, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Soda Bread & Butter
Thick slices of dense, crusty bread served with rich Irish grass-fed butter.
Practical tips
Book Kilmainham Gaol weeks ahead
Tickets sell out daily and cannot be bought on-site.
💶 Rough budget
€90–€170 / day
Accommodation and pubs can be pricey; buying lunch specials helps.