Dublin: Did You Know?

Around 4.5 million overseas visitors make their way to Ireland's capital city every year and with so many attractions and interesting facts it is easy to see why Dublin makes such a popular holiday destination.

Dublin has a renowned history in the world of literature and film with famous Dubliners ranging from Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw to Dracula creator Bram Stoker. George Bernard Shaw is the only person in the world to be awarded a Nobel Prize and an Oscar, both of which he received for his play 'Pygmalion', better known as the musical 'My Fair Lady'.

Shaw left one third of his royalties to the National Gallery of Ireland which is home to the country's Irish and European art collections ranging between the 14th and 20th centuries, all well worth a look at if art is one of your interests.

If you are more of a modern art fan then take a trip to the Irish Museum of Modern Art which is home to an impressive array of contemporary collections.

The writer and poet James Joyce and playwright Oscar Wilde are another few noteworthy names to hail from the city and if you have an interest in all things literary then the James Joyce Museum and Dublin Writers Museum are just a few interesting spots you might want to visit.

Along similar lines, Ireland's National treasure and masterpiece is the Book of Kells, a sacred manuscript created by Celtic Monks around 800 AD. Featuring the Four Gospels of the New Testament and intricately designed, you can see the manuscript for yourself at the Long Room Library in Trinity College.

If music is more you thing then Dublin certainly won't disappoint as its home to many of Ireland's most famous musicians, from Thin Lizzy to U2. Many of U2's albums were recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin and a trip there today lets you see the "U2 Wall" where fans from across the globe have left messages of support for one of Irelands most prolific bands.

Classical music fans will be interested to know that Handel's Messiah premiered for the first time ever in 1742 in Dublin. The annual Handel Festival pays homage to one of the world's best known classical music composers and is the perfect attraction for music lovers from far and wide.

Sipping a pint of Guinness is an activity synonymous with Dublin life and over ten million glasses of the black stuff are produced daily all over the world.

Dublin is also home to the reputed oldest pub in Ireland, the Brazen Head. There has been a pub on this site since 1198 so for a truly authentic Irish experience take a trip here to enjoy your pint of Guinness.

After a long day of exploring Dublin's famous museums and pubs, you can relax in one of the many Dublin hotels and refresh yourself for another day of exploring the beautiful sights and attractions of the famous Irish capital.
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Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.