A Celtic settlement on the site of the modern Irish capital existed as early as the 2nd century AD. Since then, a lot of water has flowed from the River Liffey into the Irish Sea, and today the center and suburbs of Dublin are considered their home by about two million people.
Glorified city
Rathgar is a suburb of Dublin, where one of the world's most famous writers, James Joyce, was born in 1882. He is the author of three magnificent novels, which were included in the list of the "100 best books of the Newest Library", and the author himself took a worthy place among the "100 heroes and idols of the twentieth century." In Ullis, Joyce details Dublin's suburbs and historic center.
The memory of the writer is held sacred in Ireland, and the town of Sandykov, where he once lived, has become a place of real pilgrimage for Joyce's fans. Everything here is connected with the Round Tower, in which a museum in memory of the author "Ullis" was created. The room where he worked, historical photos of the signing of a contract for the right to publish the book, the first copy of the novel, personal belongings of the writer, his guitar and a death mask - admirers of the talent will certainly love the original exhibition in this suburb of Dublin.
Walking in the surroundings
Traveling around Dublin's suburbs can be continued in any of the neighboring cities and counties:
- The name Nays means "meeting place for kings". Before the arrival of the tribes of the warlike Vikings, meetings of Irish princes took place here, and the main cathedral of the city was erected in honor of David of Wales.
- In Dun Laer, medieval monuments of architecture - the main cathedral and the town hall - are worthy of attention. The local library was built in 1912 and is still very popular with the residents of the town, and two lighthouses adorn the seaside landscape and serve as a place for photo sessions for visiting tourists.
To smaller brothers
The zoo in the Dublin suburb was opened in the early 19th century. Today, 700 species of animals live in its enclosures, many of which are rare and endangered. The vegetation of Phoenix Park, where the zoo is located, is also amazing - more than 350 species of plants adorn beautiful lawns, paths and flower beds. Phoenix Park is the seat of the Irish President, but its main attraction is still considered to be a large population of free fallow deer.
Those who like to get acquainted with the architectural features of medieval Ireland will be delighted to walk along the park paths with views of the 15th century Ashtown Castle and the old Corinthian column.
