Planning The Perfect Trip To Ireland

By Author: Tom Casey
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A trip to Ireland is like living in the world of dreams. The beautiful castles, architectural marvels, scenic beauty, and green pastures of the country make it no less than a wonderland. With so many things to see and do in Ireland, travelers often run short of time. The article is all about the best things to see and do in the country.

Ireland is an island, the third largest one in Europe, situated to the west of Great Britain and a part of the United Kingdom. Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and is one of the biggest, well known and popular cities in Europe. The country is known for its amazing fantasy-like landscapes and its very old historic monuments and buildings, most of them being almost intact nowadays.

If you like to visit historic sites, want to see hundreds of years old buildings incorporated into 21st century cities or you simply like to travel, Ireland is a place you must see at least once in your lifetime. Don't hesitate to plan a trip to Ireland right now!

Let’s take a brief tour of the famous cities and places in Ireland.

The first place you should visit in Ireland ...
... is obviously the capital, Dublin, which has a great mix of different types of architecture as modern, medieval and Georgian but it also has an active nightlife and various events regularly. History geeks can start with Malahide Castle and Gardens, a historic landmark of the city situated in the north of Dublin that reopened its gates to public in 2011.

If you like theater remember Dublin is well known worldwide for is theater shows, no matter if you like drama, musicals or the newest entertaining production, you can find it all there. You can also check out the online events that will be coming up during your stay in Dublin.

Do you like nature, fresh air and wonderful landscapes usually seen only in fantasy or historic movies? You should visit the Phoenix Park, one of the best places you can see as a tourist in Dublin. Also, besides the breath taking landscapes the huge park has a lot of botanical gardens, zoo, visitor centers and multiple playgrounds for kids or people who like sports. Make sure you take your time to enjoy everything the park has to offer.

Besides Dublin, there are various other great cities you can visit while you are in Ireland. The City of Cork is the second land area largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Like the rest of the island it offers great views and also a must-see place with a variety of wild animals living their lives in a natural environment called Fota Wildlife Park. For cultural tourism you should visit Limerick for its university, which is not only one of the greatest educational buildings in Ireland but also a top attraction for tourists. Back to nature, you should also take a look at Knocknarea in the City of Sligo where, after a short climb on the mountains, you can see the sunrise at Glencar Lake, a story-like place.

All in all, if you like traveling, seeing historical places, love our mother nature, or simply want to have fun at night in a 21st century capital with breath taking buildings you should plan a trip to Ireland today, but make sure you are ready to be amazed.

Author of this article is associated with Old Sod Travel, one of the best Ireland tour companies providing chauffeured trips, coach tours, and other customized vacation deals in the country.