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Whether you want one long pub-crawl meeting intoxicated locals and leaving your troubles behind, an architectural and literary tour or simply a cosmopolitan capital that was European City of Culture in 1991, Dublin will always deliver with character and charisma. Kick off your Irish jig in Dublin''s compact and attractive city centre south of the River Liffey. Here is where you will find 18th century Dublin Castle, the National Museum of Ireland, interactive exhibits at the Dublinia and The Viking World centre and Ireland''s largest cathedral, St Patrick''s Cathedral. You can also meander you way into the tranquil enclave of Trinity College after a jolly jaunt around Temple Bar. Try and avoid drinking and dining in Temple Bar while perusing its cobbled streets however, as much more appealing bars and cafes adorn the northern side of the Liffey. Next hop across the Liffey and indulge in some literary genius at Dublin Writers Museum with works from Joyce, Beckett and Wilde. Nearby you''ll find Phoenix Park with zoo and welcoming open expanses of green space. For insight into two of Ireland''s most famous icons next on your to-do list should be visits to the Guinness Storehouse and Jamison Distillery. You''ll find out all kinds of interesting and random facts, for instance, did you know that everyday 1.8 billion glasses of Guinness are drunk throughout the world? After this, you might want to continue your session in one of the city''s 600 pubs. Remember to wander off the main tourist streets for a better insight into the real Dublin social scene. Of course there are plenty of ''attractions'' to tick off the list, but the best way to get a real taste of Dublin craic and culture is to roam its streets aimlessly for a day. Even the shopping centres are attractive here. Powerscourt Centre, just off Grafton Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, is a shopping centre housed in a beautifully restored 18th century town house. Even Grafton Street itself has now been designated as an Architectural Conservation Zone. Hotels in Dublin are numerous. From youth hostels to five star luxury, every budget is taken care of. Look out for the smaller boutique hotels located in the northern suburbs for something special or modern, chic offerings along the banks of the Liffey. A worthwhile excursion out of the city is to Howth Peninsula and Ireland''s eye. You can catch the DART train to Howth then jump on a boat to check out the monolithic ruins on Ireland''s Eye. For a worthwhile excursion out of the city, catch the DART train to the very beautiful Howth peninsular. You can just spend an afternoon here or you can jump on a boat to check out the monolithic ruins on Ireland''s Eye.
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