Dublin districts - name, description, photos of Dublin districts, where to stay for tourists
Dublin districts
Districts of Dublin are represented on the map of the Irish capital. Dublin has three main areas.
Dublin neighborhood names and descriptions
- Temple Bar: This is a place of concentration of shops, pubs, galleries, cultural center “Project Arts Center”, theaters “The olympia” and “The new theater”, Dublin Castle (concerts are held in its dungeon; anyone can visit the castle itself when no ceremonies are held there), Christchurch and St.Patrick cathedrals (public ceremonies are often held here), Guinness Brewery beer in the bar “Gravity”, they will be able to go on a tour of the Guinness warehouse and the exhibition on the history of the brewery), the Irish Museum of Modern Art. And if you wish, you can join an excursion group heading to Kilmanham prison (famous personalities served their sentences here).
- North side: Walking down street O’Connell, you will be able to see the Monument of Light and the General Post Office (there is a museum with documents stored in it related to the history of the postal service and the post office itself), and a walk along Church Street will be accompanied by an inspection of the Four Courts Building (which is a reflection of Dublin classicism) and St ... Michan’s. Travelers are advised to head to the distillery “Jameson”: a tour along it will be accompanied not only by tasting of whiskey, bourbon and scotch - guests will be offered to listen to a story about the traditions of these drinks and stand on the observation deck to contemplate the panorama of the city. Phoenix Park deserves special attention - it is famous for its zoo (its inhabitants are about 600 individuals), the Wellington memorial, the presidential residence and Ashtown castle; here you can relax in the shade of the trees, sitting on one of the benches, and walk along the well-groomed paths; and if you wish, you can capture a deer in a photo, rewarding him for posing with a delicious reward.
- Southern part: the attractions deserve the attention of travelers - the Old Library (old Irish manuscripts are stored here), the Duke of Leinster's mansion, the statue of Molly Malone, the National Museum (a place where ritual objects, things owned by cultural and historical figures, Viking relics), St. Stephens Green (in addition to walking in the park, you can see the statues and busts located there; and it is also famous for its park for the blind, where signs to plants are signed in Braille), Marion Square (there is the writer's house and a monument to Oscar Wilde).
Where to stay for tourists
The best places for travelers to stay are the southern districts of Dublin, namely the prestigious quarters Bray, Dalkey, Ranelagh (there are far from cheap accommodation facilities).
Tourists interested in a fun and noisy holiday should stay in hotels located near O street’Connell Street - in local pubs they will be able to listen to music and drink beer all day long.
Interested in a sightseeing holiday? Pay attention to accommodation facilities in Marion Square (major museums are nearby).
Are you interested in shopping? Check in near the Grafton shopping street.