As Europe's fast-growing tourist destination, Dublin is an exciting blend of old and new — the political, economic, social, literary, and educational capital of Ireland.
Rich in history and mired in progress, Dublin's streetscapes are a harmonious blend of narrow laneways and wide avenues, medieval castles and multi-story shopping centers, 18th century Georgian landmarks and glassy modern skyscrapers, horse-drawn carriages and double-decker buses, dozens of chic sidewalk cafés and over a thousand friendly pubs.
Above all, Dublin has welcomed the 21st century with new hotels, restaurants, theaters, attractions, transportation systems, shopping centers, pedestrianized streets, and indeed whole new neighborhoods like the Customs House Quay area, the Docklands, Smithfield Village and trendy Temple Bar. If you haven't been to Dublin in a few years, you'll hardly recognize it. And if you have never been here before, a real treat awaits.
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Dublin Pass – Save time and money with the Dublin Pass, a “smart card” visitor pass that offers free admissions to over 30 attractions (including top sites such as Dublin Zoo, Guinness Storehouse, James Joyce Centre, Malahide Castle, Old Jameson Distillery, The Chimney, Dublin Writers Museum, St. Patrick's & Christchurch Cathedrals). The pass also provides a free airport transfer as well as reduced prices or discounts at shops, restaurants, walking and bus tours, theatres and concert halls.
The Dublin Pass not only gives free admissions and discounts but also saves time – pass holders are admitted via “instant admission” fast-track entry points, avoiding all waiting lines. Children's passes also available. The Dublin Pass, which includes a free guidebook with maps, can be purchased at any Dublin Tourism office in Dublin or online at www.dublinpass.com
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