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City of Destination
The city of Dublin dates back several thousand years and the first mention of a settlement in the area is thought to be in the writings of Ptolemy in the year 140. The city as it exists now was originally a Viking settlement on the east coast of Ireland that grew to be the bustling metropolis that exists today.
The city holds a prominent position on the mouth of the River Liffey, which divides the city into two. This great river divides the city into two, and has nine bridges crossing it. Several attractions exist on each side of the river, including castles, gaols and the birthplaces of some of the most famous poets and writers of all time. Guided literary trails show interested visitors around these famous places.
Over the last decade, European money has flooded into Ireland making radical changes to the face of the city. This investment has brought the city forward from the early 20th century to a modern and vibrant 21st century capital. The mixture of old and new makes it a popular destination for a city break with visitors enjoying the mixture of modern bars and old pubs, thriving markets and modern malls and trendy café serving great food.
Further afield from the city, the area around Dublin Bay has several small coastal towns and the ferry port of Dun Laughaire. Nearby County Kildare has miles of rich farmland and a reputation for breeding champion thoroughbred horses. County Louth and County Meath both have evidence suggesting the sites of ancient civilizations as well as numerous historic castles and monasteries. These places offer a glimpse of Ireland for visitors to the area, but many visitors are happy to spend their entire stay in the city of Dublin.
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