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Visit Dublin for good times

By: Sharee Gstohl

Dublin is one of the most charismatic, charming and captivating cities in Europe and it really packs a bucket load of its own unique character into every crevice of its streets, bars, homes and attractions. You will realise early on, that a weekend in this thriving and endearing city is not enough.

Local Dubliners welcome tourists into their Emerald City with open arms. Dublin is a city that lives and breathes in its streets, bars and pubs but noteworthy attractions include the National Museum, National Library and National Gallery.

There are more than 600 pubs in Dublin, so some boozing is definitely on the cards. Apart from cruising through the Guinness Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery, Temple Bar is merry hot spot. It is a maze of cobbled streets winding their way through the centre of the city. It is traditional and pretty, but beer is a little on the pricey side.

South of the River Liffey, you''ll find Merrion Square, Grafton Street, Dame Street, Leeson Street and Wexford Street, where there are even more bars, pubs, clubs and shops as well as Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin''s oldest building, Dublin Castle and Trinity College.

So if you need to recover from a heavy night on the Guinness or too much time in the microbrewery, then wandering through central Dublin onto College Green will provide an ideal hangover cure.

Walks along the promenaded banks of the Liffey are as popular with Dubliners as they are with tourists. Joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists jostle for space on sunny Sundays and if you want more outdoor time, a visit to Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed park in Europe, will be as good for your senses as the beer is for your confidence.

Heading into the suburbs, Killiney Hill offers outstanding panoramic views of Dublin and the breathtaking green landscape surrounding the sprawling urban area. Donnybrook and Ballsbridge are filled to the brim with tree-lined Victorian streets, upmarket delicatessens and designer boutiques.

Two miles outside the city is Sandymount, Dublin''s coastal suburb. This dramatic coastline inspired much of James Joyce''s Ulysses.

Whatever kind of accommodation you are after Dublin has a good range of large, chain hotels and small locally run B

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Sharee Gstohl is an expert in hotels and lodgings. This article was inspired by Octopustravel.com, a great solution whether you are going on a short trip and need to book Dublin hotels or need Alicante Hotels.

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