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Dublin, the capital of pubs

June 13, 2015

I never thought I would visit Dublin anytime soon as it wasn’t really on the top of my travel list. Cheap RyanAir tickets and my bf on a nearby UK trip were good arguments to change that quickly 🙂 So that’s how I got to the capital of Ireland and not surprising- the capital of pubs! I figured that Guinness has the status of a religion and the pubs are where it gets worshipped. The religion’s centre is the always bustling Temple Bar area – a place where beer flows, live music plays and party crowds gather from early afternoon to late night. (Btw not the best place to stay if you’re appreciating good sleep…) The atmosphere was pretty unique and I hardly experienced any other place where going out felt so casual. And although Dublin has much more to explore than its great pub scene, there wasn’t enough time to see it all…

Where every day is St. Patrick’s Day!

Quick breakfast: Scones and Irish tea!

A visit to Dublin would be incomplete without visiting the gorgeous library of Trinity College!

Shop in style inside these beautiful brick buildings of Castle Market

… and don’t forget to rest at one of the plenty cafés!

Although I’m not much of a beer drinker, we couldn’t miss the Guinness Storehouse: The museum-like brewery gives you a fascinating insight of Guinness’ worldwide success story, the brewing process and of course a lesson of how to pour the perfect pint including a certificate and refreshing reward 🙂 It might be a typical tourist thing to do, but it’s nevertheless entertaining and informative. Sláinte!


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20 Comments

  • Reply sophrosaine June 13, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Reblogged this on sophrosaine.

  • Reply tschellufjek June 14, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Your photos remind me of my trip to Dublin 3 years ago. Such a lovely city! Have you been to the Brazen Head, Ireland’s officially oldest bar?

    • Reply sileas June 14, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      I only passed by but unfortunately didn’t have time to check it out, too bad…

  • Reply aroundtheworldin80pairsofshoes June 14, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Your post has got me thinking that I should revisit Dublin as I have only ever done a day trip from London with Ryan Air and there is plenty more to discover. Your photos are gorgeous x

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    • Reply sileas June 15, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks a lot, I’m happy to hear that 🙂 I’ve never been to London though, but that has to be changed very soon 😉

      • Reply aroundtheworldin80pairsofshoes June 15, 2015 at 7:44 pm

        Definitely go for afternoon tea when in London, you can’t leave otherwise 😉 xx

        • Reply sileas June 16, 2015 at 7:27 pm

          For me as a tea lover that’s an absolute must-do 😉

  • Reply Deb Che June 14, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    Great photo gallery of Dublin! I’ve never been to Ireland but it’s on my radar now 🙂

    • Reply sileas June 15, 2015 at 7:10 pm

      Thank you! The countryside of Ireland is even more worth visiting!

  • Reply shootingvienna June 14, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    Sounds great! I have been to Ireland when I was in school but we explored Galway instead of Dublin so it is still on my to-do list. The pictures of the library are great, hopefully I will see them in person soon 😉

    • Reply sileas June 15, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      There’re so many nice places in Ireland… It would be cool to hear your opinion about Dublin 😉

  • Reply Paleica June 15, 2015 at 8:13 am

    ich finde generell, dass viele städte auf der insel so ein tolles flair haben. mir gefällt die irische architektur total gut, ich finde, das hat was von spätem mittelalter 🙂 wobei auf meiner reiseliste schottland noch etwas vor irland platziert ist 🙂

    • Reply sileas June 15, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Spätes Mittelalter triffts total! Man kommt sich teilweise wie auf einer Zeitreise vor. Schottland fände ich nun auch voll spannend, wobei ich es mir sehr ähnlich vorstelle 😉

      • Reply Paleica June 16, 2015 at 7:43 am

        ja, das ist es bestimmt. aber die schottischen highlands und die ganzen lochs, das ist nebst edinburgh bestimmt toll!

        • Reply sileas June 16, 2015 at 8:13 am

          Oh ja, ein bisschen düster und mystisch, mal was Anderes 😉

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  • Reply Kenza March 8, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Wow that looks soooo cool ! Love you picture !

    I’m gonna be in Dublin in April and I’m so excited to discover this city !!!!

    Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Kenza from http://travelwithkenza.blogspot.fr/

    • Reply sileas March 9, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thank you for stopping by and your friendly comment! Safe travels and enjoy Dublin!!

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