Dublin in the eye of our photographer

Our photographer recently passed through Dublin, the capital of Ireland and the country’s largest city. He played tourist for us. Here are 10 of his favorite places to visit, all within easy walking distance of downtown.

David Boily
The Press

Grafton Street

This street and a few others nearby become pedestrianized during the day to welcome the crowds of people who come to shop in the many shops. If you want to come back from your trip with some purchases, this is the area you must visit.

St Stephen’s Green Park

This 27-acre park, created in 1663, is a peaceful place in the heart of the city, ideal for coming to reflect, visit the gardens and get some fresh air. Many people pass through this park on their way to work or come to feed the swans.

Trinity College and the Book of Kells

Trinity College’s library is considered one of the finest in the world. His most famous book is Book of Kellsa sacred manuscript from Scotland, dating from 800 AD, which has been there since the 17th^and century. Be sure to book your visit in advance, as tickets are not sold on site due to COVID-19.

Temple Bar

If you come to Dublin to soak up the Irish atmosphere, the Temple Bar district is where you have to go. Have a drink while listening to Irish music in one of its many bars and fall under the spell of this district. In addition, you can spend several days here without ever frequenting the same establishment.

The medieval quarter

Dublin has a long and rich history that can be seen all over the city. However, it is by visiting this district that one realizes the age of “Dubh Linn”. There is a section of the old walls of the citadel, cathedrals and a castle dating from the XI^and century. To learn even more about the time when Dublin was still inhabited by Vikings, you can visit the Dublinia Museum.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Named after the famous Saint Patrick, who is credited with founding Christianity in Ireland, this Gothic-style cathedral has stood for 800 years. Do not hesitate to visit it, because the entrance fees are used to maintain and restore this historic place.

The Guinness Storehouse

Few companies characterize Dublin like Guinness. Birthplace of the beer that bears its name, the Guinness Storehouse offers a different experience on every floor you climb. From the history of beer to brewing methods and an olfactory experience, the tour culminates at Gravity Bar for a complimentary drink with 360-degree views of the city.

the Jeanie Johnson

A significant event in the history of Ireland is the famine of 1845 to 1852. During this period, Ireland lost almost a quarter of its population. One million people died of starvation, while twice that number left the country. Many of these emigrants did so on ships like the Jeanie Johnson, which had Quebec as its main destination. This replica of the famous ship is now a famine museum.

The River Liffey and its bridges

It’s hard to miss this river that splits the city in two, or one of the many bridges that connect its two banks. They all have a particular history, as well as their own style. Among these is the oldest bridge, the Mellows Bridge, which dates from 1768 and is named after a Lieutenant General of the IRA (Irish Republican Army).

The Teeling Distillery

Dublin was already a world force in whiskey at the end of the XIX^and century. Unfortunately, with the War of Independence and American Prohibition, the distilleries in Dublin closed one by one until they disappeared in 1976. After a long hiatus, the Teeling Distillery reopened and relaunched Irish whiskey. Visit the distillery to learn about this history and, of course, taste several of its products.