Magnificent buildings and bright nights of music and voices, an ancient history, and a warm and familiar welcome: this is Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland and metropolis of great charm. It will capture your heart as you visit its famous museums and stroll through its streets always full of life.
Don’t miss
Guinness Storehouse
Ireland is home to Oscar Wilde and U2, but also to one of the most famous beers in the world: Guinness. The 7-floor Guinness Storehouse is not only the historic factory located at St James’s Gate, but also a modern multimedia museum. The tour culminates in the Gravity Bar, where you can savour your pint of Guinness enjoying the view of the whole of Dublin.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland, it stands right next to the “bottomless well” where the Saint used to baptize the faithful. The austere elegance of Gothic architecture is revealed in the magnificence of the tower and the vaults that launch themselves towards the sky, still guarding the large organ made up of more than 4,000 reeds. Along with the Cathedral of Christ, built by Viking king Sigtrygg Silkbeard, it is one of Dublin’s most visited monuments.
Temple Bar
If you love to stay out into the “small hours”, then the Temple Bar district will capture you with its buzzing nightlife and live music from pubs and restaurants. Here you can enjoy typical local delicacies but also original dishes of international cuisine.
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle, built in the early 1200s by Norman King John of England, was then rebuilt after the fire of 1684. The medieval castle became an 18th-century state residence. Don’t miss the magnificent Saint Patrick’s Hall, the throne room, and the Record Tower, the only one of the original four towers, now home to the Garda Museum.
Shopping
But Dublin is a modern metropolis that also boasts an elegant shopping district. Cross the pedestrian Ha’Penny Bridge, and you’ll reach it in 15 minutes. Among Georgian-era buildings and quaint street artists, you can also window shop the world’s best-known brands.
Travel Documents
Identity Card
An identity card valid for leaving the country allows entry into European Union countries. However, please note that there have been reports of difficulties in some countries with the recognition of renewed and stamped paper identity cards, as well as the refusal of electronic ID cards renewed with a certificate issued by the municipality.
Passport
An ordinary passport is valid for all countries whose governments are recognized by the Italian one, except for any legal restrictions, and can be obtained by all citizens of the Republic. A passport is issued (and renewed) by the police and abroad, by diplomatic and consular representatives. It is valid for 10 years, but in some cases provided for by current legislation, this validity may be shortened.
For more information, see www.poliziadistato.it
