Major Attractions of Dublin

The name ‘Dublin’ is derived from the Irish words ‘ Dubh Linn’ which mean ‘Black Pool’. Looking at its tourist attractions I wish the meaning should have been ‘Paradise of Attractions’. The Major Attractions of Dublin are Spire, Custom House, Dublin Castle, etc.

Spire

Made out of stainless steel and located at the Main Street of City, namely, O’Connel Street, it is a 398 ft conical spire. Its top and base are illuminated during nights to act as signals in dark nights and hence it is also called the ‘Monument of Light’.

Custom House

Designed by James Gandon and completed in 1791 it has a wonderful Central Dome with a 16 feet height Statue of Commerce with 14 Keystones, wherein 13 Stones represent the Total Number of Rivers of Ireland and the 14th Stone represents the Atlantic Ocean to signify their significances to the Commerce of Ireland to highlight that they are the Stones of Backbones of Ireland. Though it has been destroyed by I.R.A. in 1921 it has been restored since then.

Dublin Castle

Built between 1208 and 1220 it show-cases the British Power in Ireland as they occupied it for more than seven centuries. During their occupation they used it as Residence of Viceroy of England but now it is used for Ceremonial Functions of Irish Government like Inaugurations of Presidents of Ireland, etc.

General Post Office

Built in 1818 and located in O’Connell Street it is now the Symbol of 1916 Easter Rising as Patrick Pearse read out ‘The Proclamation of Irish Republic’ from its steps and James Connolly and Members of Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army occupied it for a week. Afterwards they surrendered and got their leaders executed. It got destroyed in the firings of Rising and got rebuilt in 1925 after Ireland became free. Now it functions as a Post Office and its history is recorded in the paintings inside with a Plaque containing the words of ‘The Proclamation of Irish Republic’ hanging on the wall and a Statue of Legendary Celtic Warrior Cuchulainn.

Guinness Storehouse

‘Guinness’ is the Most Famous Brand of Beer in the World and it is the Most Important Tourist Place of Ireland. Located at the heart of St. James’s Gate Brewery, its Seven Floors have been designed on a Central Glass Foyer in the Shape of a Pint of the Brand. You can take a journey to all the floors to find out its ingredients, processing, etc. The fact that it attracted over 4 million visitors from all parts of the world since its opening in November 2000 highlights its popularity. Favourite of visitors is Sky Bar namely, ‘Gravity’, located above roof which offer you complimentary pint and an astounding view of the city.

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