Dublin is a monumental city, beautiful and, above all, fun. A city that surprises and pleases in equal parts while becoming an unforgettable getaway that will delight all travelers.
To get to know this city in depth, you have to start with Trinity College, which in addition to being the oldest university in Ireland – it was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I – has a monumental campus through which you have to take more than one walk. The great library cannot go unnoticed, a true jewel of culture, both for the space and for the value and history of the manuscripts it keeps.
We continue in the monumental Dublin with a view of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It is the largest temple in the country and has its origins in a small wooden church from the 5th century that occupied the same privileged place. Today it is an impressive Gothic temple, with an unmistakable bell tower and an interior as ornate as it is beautiful.
Nor can we forget the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Christ Church), which was built in 1028 and is about to turn its first millennium is the oldest church in the city and the most important Protestant temple in the country. In addition, it is a true architectural gem, masterfully mixing various styles thanks to the successive remodeling that has been carried out.
We finish with the 4 essentials of the most monumental Dublin by visiting Dublin Castle, a fortress that has also been a royal palace and seat of the Court of Justice, which is full of legends and beautiful places.
We now jump to the 18th century to immerse ourselves in the Georgian Quarter of Dublin and enjoy its beautiful houses with colorful doors, until we reach Number 29, where you can visit one of them to take a little trip back in time while enjoying the decorative taste of the time.
Our last walk takes us to the most recent history of the country, the struggle for independence from the United Kingdom, whose icon is undoubtedly the Kilmainhan Prison. As you walk through its doors, it will seem like you are living in first person some of the most memorable scenes of In the name of the father, one of the films that best knew how to portray that harsh conflict.
After having enjoyed the monuments and history of the city a lot, it is time to enter the fun and carefree atmosphere that has given Dublin part of its world fame.
We started on Grafton Street, a pedestrianized street in the heart of the city packed with street performers, Celtic music, shops, cafes and people at all hours of the day. And we will have to continue along O’connell Street, one of the widest avenues in Europe and one of the most important arteries in the city. Always alive, always curious, it is a necessary walk.
After the bustle and the crowds, it is time to relax in one of the most popular and beautiful parks in Dublin, Saint Stephen’s Green Park. Among its lush trees, the lake and the swans, we will gather strength for the last essential of our visit to Dublin: Temple Bar.
The Temple Bar is, in addition to a pub with more than 160 years of history, an area of central Dublin full of bars, atmosphere and laughter. But it is also one of the oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods in the entire city. For all that, it will be the perfect farewell.
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