{"id":13741,"date":"2015-03-16T09:40:20","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T13:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=13741"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:28:47","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:28:47","slug":"things-to-do-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/things-to-do-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Do in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Home to pubs, shops, galleries, churches and other attractions, Ireland\u2019s capital city is astonishing considering its intimate size. Stroll through the streets to discover its friendly and modest personality, but don\u2019t be fooled \u2013 Dublin doesn\u2019t lack entertainment or charisma, though it may not be as mysterious or fashionable as other European capital cities.\u00a0 Places like the food market on Percy Place, architecture like the Leinster House and High Lane Gallery, and the cyclist-studded path along the Grand Canal all contribute to Dublin&#8217;s diverse character. Here are 7 things to do in Dublin:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13745\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin.jpg\" alt=\"Dublin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Must-Sees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>St. Stephen\u2019s Green<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St-Stephans-Green..jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13748\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St-Stephans-Green..jpg\" alt=\"St Stephan's Green\" width=\"800\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St-Stephans-Green..jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St-Stephans-Green.-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St-Stephans-Green.-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dublin\u2019s 22-acre public park is beautifully landscaped and features a number of sculptures, a children\u2019s playground, and concerts throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>St Patrick\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral..jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13746\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral..jpg\" alt=\"St Patrick's Cathedral\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral..jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral.-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral.-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral.-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/St.-Patricks-Cathedral.-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ireland\u2019s largest medieval church dates back to 1191 and stands today as an architectural, spiritual, and historical site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trinity College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13747\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College.jpg\" alt=\"Trinity College\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College-207x136.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College-260x170.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Trinity-College-430x283.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Home to the famous Book of Kells, the 16-hectare university site\u2019s official name is the University of Dublin (with Trinity College as its only current school). A masterpiece of architecture and landscaping, this campus is an attractive stop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Gallery of Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/National-Gallery-of-Ireland.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13753\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/National-Gallery-of-Ireland.jpg\" alt=\"National Gallery of Ireland\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/National-Gallery-of-Ireland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/National-Gallery-of-Ireland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/National-Gallery-of-Ireland-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/National-Gallery-of-Ireland-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wander through the collection of over 10,000 different works of art, from paintings to prints and sculptures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dublin Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-Castle.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13744\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"Dublin Castle\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-Castle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-Castle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-Castle-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dublin-Castle-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since 1204, the Dublin Castle has been an important part of the city. The site contains two museums, the beautiful gothic Chapel Royal, manicured gardens, and the Chester Beatty Library, a rich collection of paintings, manuscripts and other treasures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Temple Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This alternative neighbourhood has no shortage of cultural venues.<b>\u00a0<\/b>The city\u2019s most famous and vibrant area, Temple Bar is packed with visitors indulging in (sometimes over-priced) food and drinks at the many restaurants, bars, and cafes. The pedestrian streets lead to vintage-clothing stores, art galleries, and live entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Beer..jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13756 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Beer..jpg\" alt=\"Beer.\" width=\"480\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Beer..jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Beer.-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Beer.-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Beer.-300x326.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Guinness Storehouse\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit for a tour and learn about the history and process of making the world-famous beer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did we miss any of your favourite things to do in Dublin? Share them below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/matchmaker_dublin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dublin vacation<\/a>? Speak with a travel expert at 1-800-665-4981!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home to pubs, shops, galleries, churches and other attractions, Ireland\u2019s capital city is astonishing considering its intimate size. Stroll through the streets to discover its friendly and modest personality, but don\u2019t be fooled \u2013 Dublin doesn\u2019t lack entertainment or charisma, though it may not be as mysterious or fashionable as other European capital cities.\u00a0 Places [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":13742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3553,3557],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Laura Cooper","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13741"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13741"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22013,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13741\/revisions\/22013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}