Republic of Ireland (Part 2)

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During the Second World War and has kept neutral, and in 1949 became the Republic of Ireland, the official retreat of the Commonwealth. In 1973 Ireland joined the European Economic Community, now the European Union.

Dublin is the capital of Ireland with a population of over one million inhabitants. You might want to stay a few good days here, the city has offered enormous, especially as cultural – theaters, museums, libraries – and lovely parks, places where you will be received as a friend, interesting historical sites.

It is a lively city with crowded streets and a throbbing rhythm. Even though River Liffey is in many ways the backbone of the city, you will not find too much to see on its sides. Only on the north shore you will find the Four Courts, the creation of the great architect James Gandon and within walking distance Custom House, a historic building.

Division north – south of the town was preserved, River Liffey marking the “border”. The north Dublin is generally inhabited by workers, being more traditional, while in the southern population is more mixed.

These differences began to disappear in recent years, largely due to unprecedented economic evolution, the final plastic phenomenon as ‘Celtic Tiger‘.

In the south of the river you will find the most important buildings and sites – museums, churches, castles, official buildings – gathered on a relatively limited area. The College Green will find both the National Bank of Ireland and Trinity College, the oldest university in the country.

Located within walking distance to Grafton Street, an area dedicated to shopping, where people will do just need more time shopping for that offer is impressive, as quality. You will find more food and craft markets in Meeting House Square and Cow Lane during the weekend. Other suitable places for shopping are stores on Henry Street.

If you want to drink or eat something is when you headed to Temple Bar area where you will find most places, restaurants, bars and clubs in town, with local specialties, strong drinks, and friendly atmosphere. The most well known and appreciated bars are Bobs, Buskers, Farringtons (where you will find mostly tourists) and Fitzsimon’s Bar.

How to Irish bars are numerous and can be found at least one on each street, which is a pride and a national traditions should not necessarily go to Temple Bar for fun. For a table on the honor you can go to one of the restaurants in the area – Chameleon, Charlie’s 2, Topolis Cafe – the menu varied and suitable for all tastes.

Those who prefer an easier and more weight “on speed” can eat at one of the many pubs in Dublin, where they can drink and Irish beer such as Guinness, or they can join those who sing cheerful songs popular. It is one of the easiest ways to know Irish culture.

One of the most visited buildings in Dublin is the Guinness storehouse. History of Guinness beer is over 250 years, and this building is a museum dedicated to famous brands. Each floor presents a certain period in the history of the brand and the top floor is a bar and an impressive panorama of the city possible. Irish beer is stronger than other brands, so you’ll have a surprise.

For Dublin facility or pub is a real tradition and can be talking about a culture’s pub. The evening, even during the week, the premises are packed, so that employers can not cry for lack of customers.

For lovers of history is the best destination O’Connell Street, in central Dublin, where you will find the General Post Office, where the revolt began in 1916, and was registered as Irish history “Easter Rising”. The rebels, led Padraig Pearse, presented in front of a crowd queries “Poblacht na hÉireann”, document proclaiming the new republic.

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