DUBLIN PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION

Dublin

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1. History of Dublin

2. Travel timeline

3. Transport and flight

4. Accommodation

5. First day - city tour

6. Second day - castle and library

7. Third day - Howth trip

8. Fourth day - free time activites

9. Prices

The first documented history of Dublin begins with the Viking raids in the 8th and 9th century. Dublin in the Middle Ages - Dublin was devastated by fire in 1190 and a stone fortress built sometime in the 13th century. - From the 14th to 18th centuries, Dublin was incorporated into the English Crown as The Pale and, became the second city of the British Empire. - In 1537 a revolt occurred. - Dublin continued to prosper in the 16th Century and boasts one of the oldest universities in the British isles. The History of Modern Dublin - The city grew even more rapidly during the 18th century with many famous districts and buildings added. - Things were to change dramatically in the 20th Century with the War For Independence. - Dublin was the setting for many key events during the Irish struggle for independence and you will find a number of historic buildings. - Since the mid-1990s, an economic boom brought massive expansion and development to the city. - Dublin has grown to be the single largest conurbation in Ireland. The boom brought many new ethnic groups into the city. - Now Dublin is more vibrant that ever.

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TIMELINE

4 June - Breakfast - Dublin castel guided tour - Chester Beatty Library - Lunch - St. Audoen Church - City Hall - The Science Gallery - St. Stephen Green - Dinner

6 June - Breakfast - Phoenix Park - Lunch - Dublin zoo - Dublin - Orio al Serio flight

5 June - Breakfast - Dublin - Howth by bus - Howth hicking activity - Packet lunch - Howth - Dublin by bus - Dinner at Hard Rock Cafè

3 June - Orio al Serio - Dublin flight - Arrive at the hostel - Lunch - City tour : Temple Bar and National Gallery Of Ireland - Dinner

Transport and flight

- Return flight: Ryanair 25,98€ (from 3 to 6 June→129€) - Bus from the airport to hostel (2-4€→10-20€) +220m on foot (3 min) - Bus Dublin-Howth: 3-7€ (36 min) (15-35€)

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hostel

The Apache Hostel, in Dublin : - breakfast included - WI-FI, terrace and tv zone inclued - discount on meals if taken at the Apache restaurant

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First day - city tour

1. temple bar

2. National Gallery of ireland

-location: Merrion Square-prices: free -what we see: 54 rooms with 800 artworks. Some of them were made by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Monet, Velázquez, Picasso, Goya and Van Gogh.

-location: Temple Bar, city centre -what we see: we visit this district on foot

second day - city tour

1. dublin castle

2. chester beatty library

-location: near Dublin Castle -prices: free -what we see: the collection of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty with permanent exhibitions of rare books.

-location: Dame Street -guided tour prices: 12€ adults, 6€ students -tour duration: 60 minutes -what we see: State Apartments, Medieval Section and Chapel Royal.

second day - city tour

4. CITY HALL

3. st audoen church

-location: Dame Street-guided tour prices: it depends on the season -what we see: a multimedia exhibition about Dublin History and the building

-location: 5 High Street-prices: free -what we see: a small exhibition about the history of the church. It shows also medieval objects found in the ruins.

second day - city tour

5. the science gallery

6. st. stephen green

-location: at the end of Grafton Street -prices: free -what we do: we relax under a tree or in the middle of a lawn. There are fountains and landmarks inside it.

-location: Naughton Institute, Trinity College -prices: free -what we see: exhibitions every year of varying length.

third day - Howth trip

1. Howth hicking activity

2. hard rock cafè

Location: Howth, Ireland Price: 49€ adults, 35€ students Activity:Guided tour- Discovering the Irish lands, History and culture during a half day walk.

Location:12 Fleet St, Temple Bar Activity: Free time (shopping) and dinner.

Fourth day - fun activities

1. phoenix park

2. dublin zoo

Location:north west of Dublin Price: Free Activity: See some of the monuments inside enjoying the splendid atmopshere.

Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin Price: 17.75€ adults, 13.50€ students Activity: Admire the numerous animal species in the hearth of the city.

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