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Invaded by and fought for by Norsemen, Vikings, British
and many more, Dublin has several remnants to remember
its past by.
Throughout the city are magnificent buildings, churches
and castles, all preserved alongside the modern structures
of the 20th century, but always, there is a strong sense
of history and culture.
Discover the citys medieval side and see some magnificent
artifacts in our National Museum. A rich and fascinating
culture for you to explore.
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 Dublin
has always been regarded as a merchant or trading town,
originating from a small tidal pool on the river Poddle
called "Dubh Linn" or "Black Pool" which was once a trading
post. The river Liffey meets the sea at Dublin having traversed
some 350 miles through the Irish countryside and has served
the city well seeing many merchant ships from far off lands
anchored at its quays.
Over more than 1,000 years Dublin has seen many changes,
now a bustling city with global business', hotel groups
and house hunters clamouring for space it is hard to imagine
its humble beginings
The G.P.O. (General Post Office) is an impressive
landmark on Dublins main thoroughfare, O Connell Street,
it played a significant role the 1916 rising, severely damaged
by gunfire it was the setting for the Proclamation of Independence
for the Republic of Ireland.
Christchurch Cathedral: The City's oldest surviving
building, founded in 1038 by King Sitric of the Dublin Norsemen
and later re-built for the Archbishop of Dublin by Strongbow,
a name you will find repeated in many parts of the country.
Noted for his bravery in battle and his marraige to the
beautiful daughter of the King of Leinster, Aoife and Strongbow
were married amidst a battle and her dress was said to be
stained by the blood of the dead soldiers. You will see
a fantastic painting in the National Gallery depicting this
scene.
 Trinity
College: The oldest University in Ireland, founded in
1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1, once a protestant University
it now welcomes students from many cultures and denominations
from all over the world. The Book Of Kells is on
permanant display in the Long Room at the college. The book
is a magnificent 9th Century version of the four gospels
created by hand in lavish artistic style by monks who used
natural colours and materials for this masterpiece.
The Customs House, Leinster House and Dublin Castle are
all Government Buildings and carry significent architectural
and historic interest. Dublin Castle houses the State Apartments
and may be visited daily, they are used for State functions
and Presidential Inaugurations.
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Discover
our Medieval heritage at Dublinia, beside Christcurch Cathedral,
an experience to be remembered!
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