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The Irish have a reputation as the friendliest people in Europe. In recent years, Dublin has been transformed into a trendy city, and possibly the party capital of Europe. It is also a young city, with 50% of its population under the age of 27. The city has something for everyone. A fascinating history that includes everything from Vikings to hundreds of years under British rule, both of which you can see many traces of in the city. Architecture dominated by the 1800 and 1900-century, neoclassical buildings. The culture and theater world in Dublin is very alive and is centered around Abbey Theatre, the national stage. Dublin is also a city with a strong drinking culture. Drinks such as Jameson whiskey and Guinness stout originate from Dublin. To truly experience today’s Ireland, it is also almost compulsory with a round of pints in a few of the many pubs.
Facts
| Population | 1.1 Million |
| Currency | Euro, 1€ = 100 cent |
| Opening hours | Shops are generally open Mon-Sat, 9.00-17.00 and open late on Thu to 20.00. Larger chains also open on Sun, 12.00-18.00. |
| Newspapers | Irish Times Irish Independent Star Evening Herald |
| Emergency numbers | 999 or 112 |
| Tourist information | Discover Ireland Centre Suffolk Street +353 1 605 7700 Call for Tourist Information Within Ireland - 1850 230 330 Within the U.K. - 0800 039 7000 Any other countries - +353 66 979 2083 |
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