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Sightseeing in Ireland While the magical emerald isle might not reveal its leprechauns to non-believers, everybody who comes to Ireland will end up believing in its beauty. From sparkling emerald pastures to cascading water falls hidden amidst luscious forests, striking coastline with violent, crashing waves and the cosmopolitan comfort of big cities hosting a variety of historical and cultural attractions, Ireland is a superb destination for backpackers, lovers and the entire family.
Many visitors to Dublin will make a beeline toward the Guinness brewery, and all report that the stout elixir dripping viscously forth from those taps are like none other. They are right. The Guinness reserved for local consumption really is of a higher caliber than the beer that is exported – and that’s the beer you fell in love with! Imagine. Definitely, the Guinness Brewery is worth a visit. Trinity College – not for classes, but purely the architectural splendor – is another of Dublin’s prime historical, academic attractions. Also be sure not to miss the Christ Church Cathedral hailing form the 1100’s. Unknown to many who haven’t specialized in European history is that this epoch was that of a mini-renaissance in much of Europe. Such cultural energy inspired the Anglo-Normans to invade Ireland, and contribute a splendid, continental-influenced work of architecture.
Today, Ireland is emerging from another historically dark period of poverty and oppression to stand its ground, tall and proud, on the world stage. Entrance into the European Union has injected lots of money into the technical development, and with this added wealth comes a vibrancy and sheen that casts a spotlight on the beauty of Ireland’s culture, and increasing the number of exciting attractions in big cities like Dublin. Art galleries, wine bistros, music venues, cafés – at times it seems like the only grainy, authentic aspect to Dublin are the pubs – enjoy them.
Recently war torn, Northern Ireland has recovered with stunning alacrity and since been reborn into a tranquil, historically fascinating region that tourists from all over the world flock to. Ironically, one of Ireland’s most fascinating attractions is one of its bloodiest. This is a good thing. Not only does it help revive the economy, but concerned foreigners can learn more about what happened from tour guides and speak with locals, and visit crucial sites in both the Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods, both fascinating attractions for the socially conscious tourist.
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