Dublin has been a melting pot of cultures for many years. Along with its long-standing traditional Irish culture, the city has been infiltrated by a variety of international influences. As the largest city in Ireland, Dublin and its fast-growing immigrant population became home to people with diverse cultures which even now remains evident with its diverse and vibrant culinary scene. However, Dublin has never became diluted of its own classic traditions.
Today there is much celebration in Dublin of the Irish traditions, its fine literature, folklore, customary music and dance, and of course, its fresh pints of Guinness and baked fish are never in short supply.
The best way to see Dublin is to put away your Google MAPS and smartphone and just get lost in the city. Around every corner is a new surprise and the more lost you get, the more surprises you will find!
Here are a few photos I captured while being lost in Dublin on a rainy weekend.
Houses along the Liffey River Buildings of Dublin Buildings of Dublin The Farrington’s of Temple bar (renamed in 2014 as ‘The Norseman’) The Dublin Castle The Dublin Castle The Dublin Castle The Dublin Castle Christchurch Cathedral Christchurch Cathedral Christchurch Cathedral Christchurch Cathedral Christchurch Cathedral St. Patrick’s Cathedral St. Patrick’s Cathedral St. Patrick’s Cathedral St. Augustine & St. John Catholic Church St. Audoen’s Church Streets of Dublin Typical Irish bar in Dublin The Auld Dubliner Bar The Temple Bar in Dublin Typical Irish bar in Dublin Nightlife in Dublin Fresh foamy Guinness in a Dublin bar
Blog post and photos by Peter who has been travelling almost full-time since 2005 and has been to over 122 countries. He visited several countries, such as Japan, more than 20 times. Peter is Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of GlobeRovers Magazine, an independent travel magazine focused on intrepid destinations.