Music and cuisine forms an integral part of Culture of Dublin. Many traditional forms of Dublin art continue to attract the attention of the art loving persons from all corners of the world. The architectural heritage of Dublin has always been praised worldwide. In spite of the modernization in Dublin, many of the old buildings of Dublin retain their traditional architecture. The government of Dublin has adopted radical measures to preserve the cultural heritage of the city. A number of museums have been established for this purpose. Famous museums in the city, which preserve the Dublin culture include Dublin Writers Museum, Museum of Irish Industry, James Joyce Center and Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery.
There are large numbers of theater halls, concert halls, galleries in Dublin where cultural events are held regularly . Few of these concert halls in Dublin include National Concert Hall, Hugh Lane Gallery, Project Arts Center, Goethe Institute, Temple Bar Music Center and Samuel Becket Theater. Dublin people love both traditional and contemporary forms of music. The live performances of national and international music
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bands can be enjoyed almost regularly in the music bars and discos of Dublin.
Folk music in Dublin is famous for its melodious and catchy tunes. In the recent times, the composers have created fusion of the traditional folk with punk rock to produce a heavenly music. Dublin has produced a number of world renowned composers namely Derek F. Bell, Fergus Johnston, Mary McAuliffe and Michael William Balfe.
The literary art of Dublin has also earned the attention of the art lovers from various corners of the world. Dublin has inspired and has been a home to famous literary figures like Thomas Moore, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw and many more.
The traditional cuisine of Dublin also reflects the culture of the city. Many delicious items from potato are cooked in the kitchens of the Dubliners. The non-vegetarian dishes have also been reached to a new height by the chefs of Dublin.
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