So I had an extended weekend in Dublin and had 2 full days of enjoying it, but I’m going to compact it and see what you can do in the city in a one day speed visit, making the most of it and ending the day in an even more fun manner.
Start the day with a strong, but also long, coffee so that you have enough energy for the day. Get some comfy shoes and dress up in layers, because the Irish weather can be tricky. The first place you should pop in is Trinity Collage Dublin with it’s large courtyard and old buildings. Passing through the main entrance, next to the Irish Houses of Parliament, you basically enter an entire small city built for students and can wander around the entire campus.
Once done, the next famous atraction of the city is the Dublin Castle, that you can go to via St Stephen’s Green, an old public park with a lake, lots of birds and a soothing atmosphere. If you are lucky, a few rays of sun migh shine your way and warm you up a bit. Moving on, check out the Dublin Castle, that incorporates the Record Tower, the only surviving tower from the medieval castle dating back to 1228. Take 5 in the Dubh Linn Garden right across the street and enjoy bits of nature – of spring in my case.
Time to head towards a railway station because the next stop is on the seaside. Also make sure to also check out the Spire of Dublin, or Monument of Light, a quite controversial monument that stands out through it’s minimalism and height. Some dare to compare it to the Eiffel Tower due to it’s urban oustanding structure. It has a height of 120 m so it’s hard not to miss it.
Howth is the place to be if you want to enjoy a pictoresque marine scenery. Is has it all: cliffs, fish&chips, lots of seagulls and even two lighthouses. Even if it’s less then a half hour trip from the city, Howth is a completelly peaceful place, though it’s loaded with tourists, but at least you get that great connection with the Irish Sea and have the opportunity to clear your head a bit.
Head back to the city and gather your strenght because the Irish are best know for drinking. Whiskey and beer are everywhere so you might as well try them out in one of the many, many pubs. Have no fear as the night comes because even at 2 AM downtown Dublin is full of people and even more vibrant than during daytime.
Other atractions to see are Ha’penny Bridge, Molly Malone Statue and St Patrick’s Cathedral. What I really also wanted to see, and did not get the chance, were Phoenix Park and Glasnevin Cemetery. But who knows, maybe it wasn’t my last time in Dublin.
Will be back in April with a new post from the far North, above the Arctic Circle!
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Nice one 🤩. One day I will have the capacity to travel the world and experience everything you stated about Dublin 🥳
You sure must do it! 💥