 | Dublin today With a population of approximately 1.1 million, Dublin is the largest city in Ireland. Over the past few years Dublin has evolved into Europe’s hub of art, culture and music. Every street boasts of trendy cafes, restaurants serving fusion cuisine, organic juice bars, pubs, hi-end boutiques and a lot more. Currently, the economy of Ireland is doing extremely well and is averaging an economic growth of 9 percent each year and Dublin is the proof of it all. Each year new festivals are added to the calendar, each one unique in its own way. Dublin is home to icons of literature; Oscar Wilde and |
 | Dublin Back Then We can date the origins of humans in Dublin to as far back as 140 AD, when astronomer Ptolemy wrote about an ancient Irish settlement by the name of ‘Eblana’. Since then Dublin has been taken over by a number different settlements, from the Christian ecclesiastical ministers, to the Vikings who established a firm Norse influence over the land. Dublin was originally founded as a Norman Viking settlement as early as 841 and was originally called Dubh Linn, meaning black pool/pond. Much of the ancient structures and artifacts from them were uncovered from Wood Quay, located in the city cent |
 | Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel This is the only Irish castle hotel in close proximity to Dublin – miles or 20 minutes to downtown |  | Four Seasons Hotel Dublin One of the most popular restaurants in Dublin, The Four Seasons is known for it’s warmth and exqui |
 | Number 31 Designed by Sam Stephenson, this is a modern, sleek boutique hotel with only 21 rooms that still hav |  | The Morrison Super modern and trendy, this luxury hotel is a blend of East and West. Designed by John Roca, the h |
 | The Penthouse at Merrion Hotel The Penthouse at Merrion Hotel is the epitome of luxury, with stunning views of the Wicklow Mountain |  | The Shelbourne Centrally located, The Shelbourne is one of Dublin’s most distinguished hotels. Dating back to 182 |
 | Anastasia Boutique This is a chic boutique for all the fashion savvy female shoppers. With an diverse variety of local |  | Blanchardstown Centre This is the largest shopping centre in Ireland, and is a very common tourist attraction as well as a |
 | Brown Thomas Brown Thomas is located on Graftton Street in Dublin, close to Trinity College is one of the most po |  | Dundrum Town Centre One of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Europe, Dundrum is an exclusive an new ad |
 | Ilac Shopping Centre The Ilac Shopping Centre was built in close proximity to Jervis Shopping Centre to provide some comp |  | Jervis Shopping Centre This is the largest shopping centre in Dublin. This centrally located shopping complex opened in 199 |
 | Easter Easter is a religious festival celebrated by marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Chris |  | Festival of Russian Culture Dublin Feb 15-21 Aiming to promote culture and heritage, the festival includes Russian storytelling, |
 | Dublin Writers Festival June 1-6 In keeping with recognizing and celebrating Ireland’s literary heritage, the Dubli |  | Bloom in the Park June 3-7 For all horticultural enthusiasts and foodies, Bloom is a festival that shouldn’t |
 | Taste of Dublin June 10-13 June proves to be the perfect month for foodies and fine-diners everywhere, as thi |  | AIB Street Performance World Championship 2010 June 18-20 Artists, musicians, dancers, singers, jugglists, and other kinds of performers gat |
 | Bewley's Bewley’s serves the finest coffee (hand-roasted at the café) in all of Dublin. But besides that, |  | The Winding Stair Originally a second-hand bookshop, this was renovated and made into a restaurant. However the charm |
 | Govindas One of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city, Govinda’s caters to everyone while keeping wit |  | Epicurian Food Hall A mix of Italian, Chinese, Indian, Irish, Turkish food is available here. You can pick and choose wh |
 | Blazing Salads Food Company Blazing Salads, is the perfect choice among residents and tourists looking to pick a quick and nutri |  | Chai-Yo Here you can watch the chef cook your food right at your table! Watch a master at work, as the chef |
 | Fast Facts -Location: Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and is located around the midpoint of the Irish East coast. It is at the centre of the Dublin Region and at the mouth of River Liffey, which flows through the centre of Dublin. The city covers an area of about 115 square kilometers. -Dialing code: +353 Police: 999 or 112 Fire: 999 or 112 Ambulance: 999 or 112 Airport Inquiry: +353 (0) 1 814 4717 -Population: Approx. 1.1 million -Languages: Irish (Gaelic) and English -Time zone: No GMT offset -Average January temperatures – Min:3 and Max: 8 -Average July temperatures – Min: 12 and Max: 19 -Annual rainfall: 73 mm |
