Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and an ideal place to visit. Dublin city is one of the main destinations for the majority of tourists because there are so many attractions to visit. It is one of the most popular city destinations in the world.
Founded by the vikings around the 9th century, the port has prospered through the centuries and the city has grown to one of the most prosperous cities in Europe today.
One of the most popular areas in the city is the temple bar, which has been transformed in recent years into a cultural area of theatres, galleries and cafes. Merrion square is another tourist attraction where you can see Georgian Dublin nearby. Trinity college is one of the main attractions in Dublin. It was founded by Queen Elizabeth 1st to encourage students to remain in Ireland to study rather than going abroad. The college spanning centuries of academic tradition is one of the most distinguished universities in Europe.
Some of the buildings in the grounds date back to the 18th century. The most modern building is the library which was built in the 1960's and is very popular with the students.