Dublin
Dublin, Ireland's 1000-year-old capital is a cosmopolitan city and home throughout history to the Celts, Vikings, Normans and English. Inspiration for literary greats such as Joyce, Wilde, Swift and Beckett, Dublin is the birthplace of Guinness stout and Jameson's whiskey. Dublin is also a fertile breeding ground for the creative seed of many of the world's most talented musicians and dancers, and in the heart of the great city of Dublin, extending unsurpassed hospitality to both business and leisure guests, lies a great hotel, the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
Dublin abounds with museums, art galleries and historic buildings, including famous Trinity College, which exhibits the Book of Kells, just a few minutes' walk from the property. Other landmarks of interest nearby include Dublin's National Art Gallery, National Library and National Museum.
Dublin Castle - The heart of historic Dublin, Dublin Castle is a breathtaking attraction that should be on any visitor's must-see list. The State Apartments, Undercroft, Chapel Royal, The Vaults Restaurant and the Heritage Centre and Craft Shop are all open to visitors. A 20-minute walk from the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
Merrion Square - This picturesque square right in the heart of Georgian Dublin has been the home of many famous Dubliners, including Oscar Wilde whose former house is now a museum. A ten-minute walk from the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
National Concert Hall - One of Europe's leading concert venues, based in Dublin city centre and home to the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, the hall hosts a variety of concerts, recitals, operas and musicals. Located opposite the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
St Patrick's Cathedral - St Patrick's Cathedral is traditionally the site of a holy well used by St Patrick for baptisms, and a church was established here as early as the late 5th century. Now high on the Dublin sightseeing agenda, the cathedral is just a 15-minute walk from the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
St Stephen's Green - A 27-acre park in the heart of Dublin, with memorials to Yeats and James Joyce. Half a block from the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
Trinity College and Old Library - Founded in 1592, the University of Dublin Trinity College is one of the most famous educational institutions in the world. Visitors are always welcome at Trinity College, which stands as a self-contained site in the heart of Dublin. Among its many attractions are the Book of Kells, the Oscar Wilde Centre and Samuel Beckett Theatre. Within a ten-minute walk from the Conrad Hotel Dublin.
Dublin Writer's Museum - The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, famous for four Nobel Prize winners and for many other writers of international renown. Situated in a magnificent 18th century mansion in the north city centre, the collection features the lives and works of Dublin's literary celebrities over the past three hundred years.
Guinness Storehouse - Set in one of the world's most vibrant cities, the Guinness Storehouse is a building reborn. It is the home of Guinness, a world-class visitor attraction where you can go on an incredible journey through the history and making of the world famous beer.
Old Jameson Distillery - Originally built in 1780, the Old Jameson Distillery, once considered one of the largest and finest distilleries in the world, has been recreated to its former glory and is now an award-winning visitor attraction.