What to see in Dublin
Dublin has a large number of nice places to visit. Here are some suggestions.
Trinity College
The University of Dublin, Trinity College, was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the most famous and oldest university in Dublin. Impressive alumni which include Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett.
Visitor attractions include:
The Book of Kells - Manuscript dated from around 800AD and believed to be the work of monks from the island of Iona in Scotland. They moved to Kells in County Meath to escape from Viking raid. The book was eventually give to Trinity College by the Bishop of Meath in 1654.
Walking Tours of the Campus - Carried out by students, provide visitors with an inside of Trinity's history as well as interesting anecdotes about its most famous graduates. The tours run from mid April until October from inside the front gate. Tours commence every 40 minutes from 10:15. There are around 9 turns a day.
Historic Buildings - Campanile, Chapel and Dinning Hall.
Ha'penny Bridge
Opened in 1816 with the name of Wellington Bridge however it is widely know as Ha'peny Bridge. It acquired its unofficial name from the toll paid to cross the river - half penny.
Ha'penny bridge was the only pedestrian bridge on the Liffey until the new Millenium bridge was open in 2000.
O'Connell Street
Located in the heart of Dublin it is one the most important streets in Dublin. O'Connell Bridge has the particularity of being wider than longer.
The Spire of Dublin (also know as the Spike) is a 120 meter-high pin-like monument located on the site of the former Nelson Pilar on O'Connell Street which was blown up by republican activists in 1966. Completed on January 21st 1003.
Trinity College
The University of Dublin, Trinity College, was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the most famous and oldest university in Dublin. Impressive alumni which include Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett.
Visitor attractions include:The Book of Kells - Manuscript dated from around 800AD and believed to be the work of monks from the island of Iona in Scotland. They moved to Kells in County Meath to escape from Viking raid. The book was eventually give to Trinity College by the Bishop of Meath in 1654.
Walking Tours of the Campus - Carried out by students, provide visitors with an inside of Trinity's history as well as interesting anecdotes about its most famous graduates. The tours run from mid April until October from inside the front gate. Tours commence every 40 minutes from 10:15. There are around 9 turns a day.
Historic Buildings - Campanile, Chapel and Dinning Hall.
Ha'penny Bridge
Opened in 1816 with the name of Wellington Bridge however it is widely know as Ha'peny Bridge. It acquired its unofficial name from the toll paid to cross the river - half penny.
Ha'penny bridge was the only pedestrian bridge on the Liffey until the new Millenium bridge was open in 2000.
O'Connell Street
Located in the heart of Dublin it is one the most important streets in Dublin. O'Connell Bridge has the particularity of being wider than longer.
The Spire of Dublin (also know as the Spike) is a 120 meter-high pin-like monument located on the site of the former Nelson Pilar on O'Connell Street which was blown up by republican activists in 1966. Completed on January 21st 1003.Labels: Ha'penny Bridge, Trinity College
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