European World Travel

Day 1: Dublin

Dublin bathes in scenes of Victorian era pubs and rows of Georgian townhouses. You could spend a lifetime appreciating its colored doors and laid back style. However, if you only have a week in Ireland, Dublin is doable in a day for first timers looking to see some of the major sights.

The national museums are free for visitors including the National Museum of Ireland: Archaeology and the National Gallery. After seeing Dublin’s interior, its exterior unfolds at St. Stephen’s Green. It seems all of Dublin and its visitors come here to soak up the nine hectares of manicured grounds. Paths weave in and out, presenting an ideal afternoon stroll.

The Guinness conscious of the world will want to cap off a visit to Dublin by seeing the city from above with Guinness in hand. The Guinness Storehouse sets up like a 7 story pint, every beer drinker’s fantasy. At the top of the brewery tour is the Gravity Bar where you are amply rewarded for your journey to the top with a panoramic view of the city and a glass of Guinness.

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