Ireland Bird + Historic buildings pictures

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A city break in Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, takes you to the political and cultural heart of the Irish Republic. Rich in culture, Dublin’s gorgeous Georgian architecture, the legendary pub culture and its unique character make for a trip you’ll never forget.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.

Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.

This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.

Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.