DUBLIN: THE CITY

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Dublin's landscape has changed immeasurably over the past decade. The Irish Republic's capital and its heart, Dublin now ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe.The city's burst of prosperity gave it a new confident sheen, but what remains special is the spirit of the people, who ensure that despite whirlwind changes, Dublin remains one of Europe's most down-to-earth, friendly and accessible cities.Dubliners are intensely proud of their history and their town. At first glance, it may not seem much to brag about but a little exploration reveals pockets of Georgian grace, a series of priceless pubs, a proud cultural life and a plethora of open-armed, open-hearted people who will put serious dents in your cynicism.

Area: 921 sq km
Population: 1.12 million
Country: Ireland
Time Zone: GMT/UTC 0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
Telephone Area Code: 01

Dublin lies on the east coast of Ireland, with Greater Dublin sprawling around the arc of Dublin Bay, bounded to the north by the Howth hills and to the south by the Dalkey headland. The city is split by the river Liffey. Two canals - the Grand Canal in the south and the Royal Canal in the north - form semi-circular arcs around the centre. Dublin is a city steeped in history. The city is over a thousand years old, and many of the towns and settlements that surround it are equally ancient. Successive centuries have left their distinctive overlays of character and architecture which means that Dublin has a wealth of historically signifigant and fascinating sights to explore.

Immediately south of the river is the hub of Dublin, Temple Bar, where you'll find a concentration of pubs, restaurants, shops and a number of art galleries. Trinity College is home to one of Dublin’s biggest attractions the Book of Kells. Phoenix Park is one of the largest city parks in the world. Dublin Castle now plays host to European Union Presidencies, Heads of State, leaders of business, industry and government. It is also a major tourist attraction and citizens of all nations savour the variety of the facilities and experience the unique historic layers revealed throughout the complex - from the Norman Tower to the world treasures of the Chester Beatty Library and from the Viking defence bank to the splendid State Apartments.
Guinness Storehouse is like a Disneyland for beer lovers, an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza combining sophisticated exhibits with more than a pintful of marketing hype. The best part of the Storehouse tour is the rooftop Gravity Bar, where you can kick back with a pint of the black stuff. Housed in an old grain storehouse, it's an impressive enterprise that milks the worldwide fame of Guinness for all it's worth. More multimedia installation than provincial beer museum, the Storehouse uses high-tech audio and visual displays to tell the Guinness story - and what a story it is.Founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759, St James' Gate brews an astonishing 450 million litres of Guinness per year.

Climate
"Some sunny spells with some outbreaks of rain" is the most popular daily weather forecast in Ireland. The locals often say that you can expect four seasons in one day! Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Ireland has a mild climate all year. With snow rare and summers temperate, Ireland has been called the "land of perpetual spring."
The ever-present showers keep the fields green and bring brilliant rainbows over the hillsides. Recent summers have been warmer than usual, with temperatures soaring into the low 80°'s, but air-conditioning is still a novelty.
It's no wonder that the weather is a constant topic of conversation in Ireland. And there's one word that you can always rely on to describe the Irish weather: changeable!
Casual and comfortable clothing that can be mixed and matched and layered is advisable.

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