Dublin

Dublin is the capital of Ireland. It is the largest city of the Republic of Ireland. Regarded as the best capital city in Europe to live in, Dublin served as the capital of the island of Ireland in different geopolitical entities such as the Lordship of Ireland, the Kingdom of Ireland, the island as part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Irish Republic. Founded as a center for the Viking slave trade, the city has been Ireland's capital city since medieval times. From the 14th to the16th century, Dublin and Pale were the only area of Ireland, which was brought under English government. With the help of Wide Streets Commission, the city expanded rapidly from the 17th century and became the second city of the British Empire. Dublin City Council that is presided over by the Lord Mayor of Dublin governs the city.

Tourist Attractions: Known as the best capital city to live in, people from all parts of the world reach here to experience this fabulous place.

Transportation: Being the center of Ireland's transport system, the city of Dublin has a well-planned transport facility. Rail, road, air and water are the main modes of transport in the city.

The busiest Dublin Airport is the 14th busiest airport in Europe. Heuston Station and Connolly Station are the city's major railway stations that link the city with other regions. People can also access the city by traveling along the M50Motorway and a semi ring road. Bus, Suburban Rail network and tram network include the public transport system of the city. Also, the construction of two metro lines and Dublin Port Tunnel are in the offing.

Hotels:The multi cuisine hotels in Dublin offer all modern facilities to its customers. They are also well known for the tailor made reception they offer to their customers. Albany House, Temple Bar Hotel, Aberdeen Lodge, Merrion Hall, Days Inn Talbot St and Bridge House are the famous hotels which provides a home away from home feeling to its guests.

Places of Attraction: The main entertainment in the city is the amazing theaters that host a variety of music, dance and film. Abbey Theatre, the Gate Theatre, the Olympia Theatre and the Gaiety Theatre are the famous theaters in the city. Dublinia that served as the Synod Hall of the Church of Ireland from 1875 to 1983, Dublin Castle Conference Center, Dublin Zoo-the major international visitor attraction, Guinness Storehouse that displays the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration, Kilmainham Gaol, National Gallery, National Museum, Temple Bar, Modern Art Museum Kilmainhama, National Botanic Gardens and Iveagh Gardens are the important places of attraction in the city.

PROVINCE	Leinster
COUNTRY	Europe
STATE	Ireland
LOCATION	Located near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the center of the Dublin Region.
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES	Latitude 53.3472° N, Longitude 6.2592° W
AREA	114.99 sq. km.
POPULATION	505,739 (2006)