Ireland
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How to visit the Guinness Storehouse, the temple of Irish beer
You cannot leave this city without visiting one of the essential places to see in Dublin. Whether you like beer or not, you must go to the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the history of Ireland ‘s most international beer and its brewing process. The building where it is located was built in 1904 to carry out the fermentation of Guinness beer as well as its storage and since 2000 it can be visited on a beautiful guided tour that will surprise you. As a curiosity, say that the harp is a trademark registered by Guinness but it is also…
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Visit the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin. For whiskey lovers
Dublin must be a paradise for lovers of the processes of making alcoholic beverages. The most famous museum dedicated to one is the Guinness Storehouse but there is also another dedicated to whiskey, the old Jameson Distillery, The Old Jameson Distillery, in English. It is not as colorful or visited as the temple of beer, but if you like whiskey, and more specifically this brand, you should not miss the opportunity to visit this old distillery and learn first-hand about the process of making this drink. We remind you that in addition to Dublin, there is also a distillery that…
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The main parks and gardens to enjoy in Dublin
Dublin ‘s parks and gardens are a mirror of Ireland, a very green place. And they are also very well cared for, so strolling and relaxing in them will be a great option on your visit to Dublin. There are many green areas in the city but above all there are two parks that stand out. On the one hand, St. Stephen’s Green, for its location, and Phoenix Park, for its size and charm. There are many more, but these are the main parks and gardens to visit in Dublin. St Stephen’s Green Situated at the end of Grafton Street,…
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Dublin’s Old Town Hall. How to visit
Very close to Dublin Castle we have a monument that we must visit thanks to its Georgian architecture and all the history of the city that is hidden within its walls. It has had different uses throughout history, and is no longer the seat of Dublin City Council, but today we can visit its interior and enjoy it. And we should not only stay in its beautiful facade and its columns. You also have to access its interior and not stop admiring it. What to see in Dublin’s Old Town Hall Although it does not belong to the Castle itself,…
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Touring Dublin’s River Liffey. Custom House and the bridges
The River Liffey is the soul of Dublin. Life in the capital of Ireland unfolds around it and next to it are the best places to see in the city. To the north, the most commercial areas of Dublin and the monumental O’Connell Street. To the south, the area with the most atmosphere, such as Temple Bar and the most monumental with Trinity College and other buildings. But along the river we also find very interesting places that you should not miss, as well as its many bridges that connect both banks. Strolling to Four Courts Our walk along the…
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A walk through Temple Bar, the most beautiful neighborhood in Dublin
Dublin would not be the same without Temple Bar, the most genuine neighborhood in the city and where you will find the most atmosphere, especially at nightfall, although visiting it during the day is also mandatory. Many people just walk down one street, Temple Bar itself with its continuation Essex Street, but the truth is that the best thing you can do is get lost in the alleys that make up the neighborhood between the River Liffey, Dame Street, the Cathedral from Christ Church and Trinity College. We tell you what is the most important thing to see in Temple…
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Kilmainham Gaol, a dark Dublin jail with a lot of history
Visiting prisons may seem like a dark and morbid experience, but the truth is that many of the most famous monuments in the world, such as the Tower of London or the Conciergerie in Paris, have been prisons. The difference is that they are much older than this one in Dublin and you don’t have the feeling of being in one. Kilmainham Gaol is a very special place in the history of the country since many of the main protagonists of the struggle for Irish independence were imprisoned in this prison. Today, it is no longer a prison, it has…
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A walk down Grafton Street, Dublin’s most popular street
In addition to visiting some of its museums and monuments, strolling through the streets of Dublin is an experience that you should not forget. And here we are going to talk about Grafton Street, one of the main streets of the city, which together with O’Connell Street constitutes the best shopping area in Dublin. Grafton Street starts from around Trinity College and ends next to St Stephen’s Green, one of Dublin’s most famous parks. Strolling down Grafton Street will immerse you in the Irish atmosphere of street music and shops. Grafton Street Shops In this bustling Dublin street, which is…
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Ireland language
The Republic of Ireland is a country belonging to Europe, whose capital is Dublin. It has a population of 5 million inhabitants (123º) and an extension of 70,273 km 2 (118º). Its human development index is very high (it is the 4th highest in the world) and its official currency is the euro. And what language is spoken in Ireland? What language do they speak in Ireland? Ireland has two official languages: English , spoken by 99% of the population. Irish , which is also the national language, is only spoken by 36% of the population. The most common immigrant…
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