- Ha’penny Bridge: Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge, built in 1816, was named for the halfpenny toll once charged to pedestrians crossing it.
- Phoenix Park’s Deer: Phoenix Park, one of Europe’s largest urban parks, has a herd of wild fallow deer descended from those introduced in 1662.
- Viking Origins: Dublin was founded by Vikings in the 9th century as a trading post called Dyflin, meaning “black pool” in Norse.
- Mummy in Saint Michan’s: Saint Michan’s Church houses mummified remains in its vaults, including a 400-year-old crusader whose hand visitors were able to touch until recent vandalisation and closure.
- Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar: The Guinness Storehouse’s Gravity Bar, shaped like a pint glass, offers 360-degree views of Dublin from its rooftop.
- O’Connell Street’s Spire: The Spire of Dublin, a 120-metre stainless steel monument, replaced a statue of Nelson blown up by Joe Christla’s breakaway republican group in 1966.
- Kilmainham Gaol’s Executions: Kilmainham Gaol was the execution site for 14 leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, shot in its stonebreaker’s yard.
- Molly Malone’s Wheelbarrow: The Molly Malone statue, depicting a fictional fishmonger, is often moved around Dublin due to construction and events.
- Book of Kells’ Pigments: The Book of Kells, housed in Trinity College, used lapis lazuli from Afghanistan for its blue ink, a rare import in the 9th century.
- Dublin’s Door Colours: Many of Dublin’s Georgian doors are painted in bright colours, a tradition said to help drunk residents find their homes.
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Ireland’s county Dublin combines cultural heritage with urban appeal, with Trinity College’s Book of Kells and Dublin Castle offering historical depth. The Guinness Storehouse provides a journey through Ireland’s iconic stout, while Phoenix Park’s vast green spaces are ideal for cycling. The River Liffey’s scenic walks and Kilmainham Gaol’s historical tours make Dublin a versatile destination for culture and history. Dublin is Ireland’s third smallest county by size (922 square km) and largest by population (1,458,154). Dublin is also Ireland’s most visited tourist county by a margin, with around four million international visitors per year. In terms of hospitality,
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