Dublin: Quick Facts

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Clock tower at Dublin Castle

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St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland, features Gothic architecture with pointed arches, tall spires, and a large central tower, surrounded by green lawns and trees.

Grafton Street, Dublin

Custom House, along the River Liffey, Dublin

Four Courts, Dublin

View Leinster House and other buildings along the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland

Explore the culture and tradition of the cosmopolitan city Dublin, the fashion, music, Trinity College, and the vibrant pubs frequented by tourists and Dubliners

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