IRELAND - DUBLIN

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IRELAND
Capital: Dublin
Geographical size: 69 797 km2
Population: 4 604 029 (2014)
Official EU language(s): Irish, English
Political system: parliamentary republic
EU member country since 1 January 1973
Currency: Euro.

DUBLIN
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It was originally founded as a Viking settlement and became Ireland's principal city. Today has a population of, aproximately, 3 million people. 

PLACES TO VISIT

  • Guinness Storehouse: Located in the heart of the St James’s Gate Brewery is the Guiness Storehouse. It has been the home of the black beer since 1759. A visit will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about this world famous beer. The highlight for many visitors is the Gravity Bar where they receive a pint of Guinness. 
  • National Botanic Gardens:  This gardens are 19.5 hectares on the south of the Tolka River. In this garden there are many attractive attractions like an arboretum, a sensory garden, a large bridge, an extensive herbaceous borders, and a lot of decorative plants.
 
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral: Built between 1220 and 1260, St Patrick's Cathedral is one of the few buildings left from the medieval city of Dublin. Today, St Patrick's is the National Cathedral of Ireland and still the largest cathedral in Ireland. Visitors can learn about the building’s fascinating history.

MUSEUMS

  • National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology: Walk into the National Museum of Ireland  will magically transport visitors back in time. In this museum there are: examples of Celtic and Medieval art, the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts and objects from the Viking Age.
  • Irish museum of modern art: The Irish Museum of Modern Art is Ireland's national institution for the collection and presentation of modern art. In this museum there is a great collection of modern art.


WHAT TO EAT 

  • Fish Finger Sandwich: This dish consists of thick sliced bread, fish fingers, mushy peas and tartare sauce.It is usually served with chips. 
  • Scotch egg: The Scotch Egg is a starter, pork and egg wrapped in breadcrumbs, it’s absolutely delicious and comes with dijon mayonaise.

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