welcome to Dublin [Music]
a warm welcome to you all my travel friends the Emerald Isle is calling
us today and we're taking you on a journey to see the best places to visit in Dublin Ireland
from literature to libations, history to the Ha'Penny Bridge today we're
diving deep into the heart of the Irish Capital so grab a cup of tea or perhaps
a pint of Guinness and join us as we embark on this exciting Journey
one of the places you have to visit in Dublin is the Temple Bar District tepa Bar isn't just a bar
it is a lively area on the South Bank of the river Liffey it's party time here with several
pubs and clubs waiting to serve you a good time with live music and fresh pints [Music]
no trip to Dublin would be complete without coming in for a pint of
Guinness at Taco Bar and listening to some traditional music [Music]
this bridge is really busy because it actually takes you right into the entrance of Temple Bar
one of the most famous places here in Dublin the hay penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge
connecting the two sides of the river Liffey the river Liffey cuts through the city and
the Ha'Penny Bridge has long been considered one of the must-see attractions in Dublin this was the first
bridge to cross the river connecting the two sides of the city when it was originally built
it only cost half a pen to cross hence the name Ha'Penny bridge now it's one of the top places
to cross the river thanks to its excellent location leading right into Temple Bar [Music]
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no trip to Dublin would be complete without going to the Guinness Storehouse make sure
you do a tour to learn all about the history and drink a pine or two
touring the Guinness Storehouse is a rite of passage when visiting Dublin it is literally
the number one place to visit in the city 20 million visitors have enjoyed touring this
Brewery learning about the history and process of making the famous Stout started by Arthur
Guinness in 1759 Guinness has been a staple of Ireland ever since located in the heart of Dublin
at St James gate Brewery Guinness signed a 9 000 year lease to operate his Brewery on the premises
covering 50 acres the Guinness Factory is a major part of the city's history the tour is
very interesting to learn how Guinness is made but more importantly it ends with a full pint of beer
at the rooftop gravity bar that offers one of the best views of Dublin City if you want to take the
experience up a notch we suggest you upgrade to the Guinness Academy it's the ultimate Guinness
experience where you'll learn how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness in the Guinness bar and
tasting room and once you have poured your perfect Cascades you'll get a certificate to prove you
are Guinness certified and you'll get to enjoy a delicious pint of Guinness I deserve this [Music]
we're here in historic O'Donoghue's Dublin is known for its Pub culture and nightlife and if
you go to one Pub check out the famous Heritage designated O'Donoghue's it's legendary for its
live music and was home to the famous Dubliners for more than 40 years and you can't come to
Dublin without doing a pub crawl it's a Rite of Passage to do a pub crawl in Dublin and by
the end of the night everyone will be your best friend Dubliners are a friendly group of people
[Music] when you come to Dublin make sure to come to the Jameson Distillery for a week round
let's go Guinness isn't the only spot in town to enjoy a grown-up Spirit make sure
to stop at the Jamison Distillery to learn about the history and story of Irish whiskey
through its interactive exhibits you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanships and
tradition that goes into every bottle after your tour make sure to stop at The Whiskey
Bar for a shot of Jameson or a perfect cocktail Blended just for you [Music]
make sure you
can and it's the place where you'll see the Book of Kells the Trinity College library is
Europe's largest vaulted Library the old library itself is amazing with the long room housing 200
000 books these ancient books are vulnerable though and construction is about to commence to
safeguard the building however the Book of Kells will remain open to the public during renovations
The Book of Kells was written in 800 A.D by a group of monks that was buried for
safekeeping against the Vikings the book remained hidden throughout the centuries
and in 1600 it was rediscovered and sent to Trinity College where it has been ever since
while at the Book of Kells make sure to explore the campus of Trinity College
it is Ireland's oldest university located right in the city center and it dates back to 1592.
it's considered one of the world's most beautiful University campuses so it is not to be missed
you find yourself in Merriam Square make sure to seek out the Oscar Wilde statue he was born here
in Dublin and grew up in the house across the street and the statue has him lounging back in
the park surrounded by his quotes looking at the place where he grew up longingly
keep an eye out for Dublin's talking statues 10 of the city's most famous statues have been
given the gift of the gab where you can listen to them tell their stories through your smartphone
foreign
so we're heading into Sweeney to learn a little bit about James Joyce and this amazing chemist
let's go anies is not just an ordinary Pharmacy it's a time capsule that takes you back to
the days of James Joyce This Charming little Apothecary was featured in Joyce's Masterpiece
Ulysses and it has remained virtually untouched ever since when you step inside
you'll be transported to the late 19th century where the shells are filled with old Apothecary
bottles the aroma of lemon soap fills the air and the atmosphere exudes a sense of nostalgia
all right make sure you go into the National Gallery of Ireland it's just across from the
Oscar Wilde statue and Marion Square founded in 1854 the National Gallery of Ireland is home to
an impressive collection of over 16 000 pieces of art with Works ranging from The 14th Century to
the present day it has an impressive collection of legendary artists but that's not all the building
itself is a masterpiece with grand Hall's stunning stained glass windows and exquisite architecture
wandering through its Majestic rooms is just as rewarding as admiring the art on the walls foreign
has a very rich and recent history and one of the places to learn all about Dublin when you start
your trip through the city is the little Museum of Dublin what I loved about this museum is that
it has an Eclectic mix of historic things that are have been crowdsourced so everything from
their YouTube collection to the first Irish independent office and everything in between
so you really get a great feel for what it was like back here in the 20th century in Dublin
now this is cool take a look at the view if you are looking for activities in Dublin that
give you a bit of an adrenaline rush Kellogg's Skyline croak Park tour is the perfect tour for
you [Music] crop Park is the third largest stadium in all of Europe and you'll climb
your way up 44 meters for a bird's eye view of the hurling field and fantastic panoramic city
views it is actually the highest open air viewing platform in all of Dublin and you get a behind the
scenes peek at The Athlete's lounges private boxes and you even get to go onto the field
one of the best ways to immerse in Irish culture is to get involved with their National Sports
at croak Park you can also visit the Gaelic games Museum and walk through
the history of the Gaelic games [Music] all right I'm here I got my Hurley and I'm
ready to hit the schlitter and see how fast I can actually do it so let's see
21 goal [Music] for a little bit of Dublin's dark historic pass make sure you visit the
kilmaine him jail prison tour begins it has a history about everything that
went on in the uprising in 1916. it was overcrowded it was horrible and horrific
conditions they executed hundreds of people at this jail but it really was a place where
Ireland's history was built that was the start of Ireland gaining its independence
it'd be awful to be incarcerated here the living conditions were so cramped
a Hidden Gem in Dublin is Newman's University church located in Saint Stephen's Green which
is a popular park for tourists in Dublin it has a link to the jail too during the 1916 Uprising
British soldiers established a machine gun post on the church's rooftop however today this
beautiful Church modeled after the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome is a quiet Escape From the City
here we are in Dublin Castle Dublin Castle is one of the most famous medieval castles
in the world dating back to the 13th century it's now a government building
but that doesn't stop the tourists from coming there are two museums and some
cafes but most people just come to hang out in the gardens and relax on the huge lawn
when you're in Dublin jump on a lazy Bike Tour to see the city all right everybody we are here
at the lazy bike tours here in Dublin just out of Temple Bar and we're here with Q he's going to be
guiding us today what are we going to be doing today Hugh you're gonna see a white variety of
stuff for Dominic you're going to see some of the big sites and you're going to see parts of
the city that you normally wouldn't see it's under the hidden side of Dublin these fully
guided tours take you to all the historic sites as you ride easy on electric bicycles please [Music]
we're going straight to Christ Church Christchurch cathedral was founded in
1028 and is one of Dublin's top attractions it's also one of Ireland's oldest buildings
just down the street is St Patrick's Cathedral where Saint Patrick himself
baptized Christians 1500 years ago right at this site
of the old city wall from the medieval city [Music]
Glasnevin cemetery is Ireland's national cemetery and the largest in the country spanning 120 acres
and connecting to the botanic gardens this is one of the Premier outdoor spaces in the city
this is one very old Cemetery it just goes on and on with every corner that you turn
glass Nevin's design was actually based on the perilous Cemetery in Paris and like its more
famous counterpart you'll find famous Souls buried here such as Michael Collins and Daniel O'Connell
but glassnevin cemetery is not just about the famous figures laid to rest here it's a place
that holds the stories of countless individuals who shaped Ireland's past
this cemetery is officially known as Prospect cemetery and it's Ireland's
oldest non-denominational Cemetery there's everyone from politicians to poets musicians
and activists are all buried in this cemetery and it's really worth taking an afternoon to explore
walking through its peaceful grounds you can feel the weight of the country's history and connect
with the spirit of the nation the cemetery is free to enter so you can get a bike and
come on up here it's just about 20 minute bike ride out of downtown if you have a car you can
come up and only cost two Euro to park when you leave or you can take a guided tour to see all
of the famous Grays that are buried in this site [Music] if you want more outdoor spaces make your
way to Phoenix Park it's the largest enclosed Park in any capital city of Europe [Music]
and finally we leave you with the painted doors in the 1700s there was a building boom but the
problem was every building looked the same there are many Legends as to why the doors are painted
from combating uniformity to differentiating homes after a night at the pub whatever the
reason they make for beautiful architecture the best places to view the painted doors are
on Marion Square bagot Street Leeson Street and Fitzwilliam Square and these are the best places
to visit in Dublin Ireland as we leave you enjoy our night out on Grafton Street and Saint Williams
Street there are so many things to do in Dublin you need at least three days to see the city
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