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Of course, in order to feel the magnificent atmosphere of Dublin, one needs to visit this place, walk on charming streets of the historical center, visit local cafes, and enjoy the look of the local landmarks - St Patrick Cathedral, The Custom House, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin Writers Museum, Museum of Modern Art and many others. In order to make your virtual tour to the city more interactive, we offer an unusual opportunity to fly over every notable landmark of Dublin. Simply start the video, and use the full-screen mode. Each landmark comes with extra information, containing a collection of interesting facts and a photo gallery. Let’s go!

St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin

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» The St. Patrick Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Ireland.
» Throughout the history, this shrine has always been inextricably associated with the Irish culture. Jonathan Swift, the famous writer and satirist, was the dean of the cathedral from 1713 to 1745; many of his famous sermons and "Irish tracts" were written during his deanship.
» Since 1783 to 1871 knights were accoladed in the Cathedral. The cathedral is still possible to see the emblems of those conferring knighthood.
» The Cathedral is the venue for many public and national ceremonies. Every November there is the Day of Remembrance; the President of Ireland attends the ceremony.
» The Cathedral is the burial site of two Irish presidents; Douglas Hyde in 1949, and Erskine Childers in 1974.
» In 2006, the cathedral took 18 Afghan refugees seeking to obtain political asylum, and housed them for a few days.

The Custom House, Dublin

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» The Custom House is one of the main Classical architectural attractions of the Irish capital.
» Its façade is decorated with heraldic images and sculptures by Edward Smith symbolizing rivers of Ireland. The statue on the dome of the building and some other sculptures were created by sculptor Henry Banks.
» At the time, the use of the building for the collection of custom fees has lost relevance, so it was used as the headquarters of the local government in Ireland.
» During the War for Independence in 1921 The Irish Republican Army has burned the building. The original interior of the building was completely destroyed by fire and the central dome collapsed.
» After declaring the independence of Ireland, by the decision of the Government of the Irish Free State the building was completely renovated.

National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

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» The National Museum of Ireland is situated in the heart of Dublin. The museum specializes in Irish art, culture and natural history.
» A rich collection of the National Museum includes prehistoric gold jewelry, Celtic outfits, numerous early Christian jewelry and relics, forging metal and more.
» Clonycawan Man, a well-preserved body of a man of the Iron Age, found in Clonycawan can be seen in the museum. The height of the former was 1.57 cm.
» Ethnographic museum collections were gathered in the farthest corners of the world: Polynesia, South America, West Africa, etc. Collections of applied art and history tell us about the culture of the country and its people over the past two millennia.

Dublin Writers Museum, Dublin

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» The Dublin Writers Museum is located in the building of the 18th century, where the exposition, library, gallery and administration are situated.
» The extension to the building of the museum houses a cafe and a bookstore on the first floor, and exhibition and lecture halls on the upper floors.
» The Ireland Writers Center is in the next building. The basement of both buildings is occupied by The First Chapter restaurant.
» The museum was founded in order to attract public attention to Irish literature. It acts as a nationwide center complementing museum exhibitions devoted to individual writers such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats and Patrick Pierce.
» The museum features works of internationally renowned and local Dublin writers.

Museum of Modern Art, Dublin

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» The Irish Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1991 in the old building of the Royal Hospital constructed in the 17th century.
» The Museum of Modern Art is one of the most beautiful buildings in Ireland.
» During conversion, glass stairs and aluminum railings were built for needs of the museum. Its space is lit according with exhibits order.
» The museum organizes temporary exhibitions, arranges theatrical performances, concerts and other cultural events.
» The park, the meadow and the medieval burial are also included in the museum complex.
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Dublin Castle is the main historical attraction of the city. The beautiful construction was built during the colonial era. This is a powerful fortification with thick walls surrounded by a high stone wall and a moat. For many centuries the castle has remained an impregnable fortress. Today the territory of the old castle is open to public. Thanks to the fact that during its existence the castle has not been ambushed, the building has survived to this day in its original form. Today the spacious halls of the fortress are used for various celebrations and official meetings. Visitors of the city will be interested in walking in the territory of the castle and looking to its inner premises. The territory of the fortress is also home to old Gothic church of Most Holy Trinity, which is definitely worth visiting. Speaking of religious sites of the city, we simply cannot fail to mention St. Patrick's Church as this is the largest building of its kind in Ireland. The opening of the church took place in the first half of the 13th century. During its long history the church was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. The only element of the buildings that has survived from the very first church is a font, which is located above the old chapel. The church houses many interesting sculptures and monuments, which depict representatives of noble families and famous graphs. Among the cultural institutions of Dublin National Museum occupies an honorable place. The museum is located in former … Read further

Architectural landmarks in the regions around Dublin

Liverpool
At the beginning of the last century, the London company decided to enlarge the space for 6 thousand workers. The construction lasted three years. The opening ceremony took place in 1911. It was visited by a famous politician and nobleman Edward Stanley. In 60 years, the building was restored completely and its offices were equipped with modern appliances. When the 100th anniversary of the building was celebrated, the 3D laser show was ... Open »
Manchester
Manchester Town Hall is one of the main attractions in Manchester. It was decided to construct a new town hall in 1863 because the old one did not suit the developing town. The famous architect Alfred Waterhouse built a building in 1877 in the New Gothic style. There are almost no decorative elements on its facade. An 85-meter tower with a clock and 23 bells rises above the Town Hall. Although it looks like an old construction, it has all ... Open »
Cardiff
The City Hall, a 60-meter clock tower, is one of the administrative institutions included in the single complex. The square dome is covered with gilded disks. There is an intimidating dragon on the roof. The exterior facade is faced with white stone and limestone. There is a rectangular pool in front of the City Hall. The fountain complex was founded when one nobleman received the title of the Prince of Wales. At the first level, ... Open »
Glasgow
The university was founded in 1451. The educational institution includes research centers and has partners from all over the world. Glasgow University is the first university in the country that has had computers since 1975. There are 5 800 teachers educating 23 000 students at 9 faculties. The teaching staff has developed educational programs for all levels. The university is proud of 7 laureates of the prestigious international award. The ... Open »
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Castle is the ancient fortress in the center of Edinburgh, which is the most important and attractive tourist attraction of the Scottish capital. The castle was built on the rock that was once an active volcano. The castle has been built in the early Middle Ages and was rebuilt several times. In the end, it was adapted for the defense of land from artillery. Three sides of the fortress are protected by steep cliffs, so access to ... Open »
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