Probably there is no one that never heard about Braveheart. And probably every person who saw the film was emotionally affected by this amazing movie. I am sure everybody knows the story but who noticed those beautiful sceneries? I was impressed! Some parts of the film was shot in Ireland, especially in Dublin city. Tom Sanders, the production designer, does a perfect job when dressed up the Irish castles. He insured authentic backdrops for the scenes filming there.The English town of ‘Y... [ read more ]
Thew city of Dublin is not the largest capital in Europe, nor the most modern, but it has something that many larger and more glamorous cities lack: it has heart. Dublin is infused with an inimitable charm and a flair for making even the most ordinary walk on the streets seem exciting. The quaint combination of historical places and modern buildings is essential to Dublin's personality, but so are the green spaces where people can feel like being in the middle of nature for a short while. Th... [ read more ]
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were the typical tourist attractions of the past, whose cultural importance was immeasurable, and which are talked about even today, when only one of them remains. But many other seven wonders have been created and discovered since then, and of course that Ireland has a set of wonders of its own. A culture, history and landscape as interesting and as rich as Ireland's has well over seven wonders, and it isn't easy to choose only a few of them. However, ... [ read more ]
Irish art has always had a place of its own in the international art world, and although it might not be as famous as French or Italian art, it is valuable and well appreciated by art lovers. Irish art as as varied as Irish culture itself, and traditional art has a well established place in Irish cultural life. From the ancient carvings discovered at Newgrange to gorgeous illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages and painting in the 19th and 20th centuries, Irish art has many sides to be di... [ read more ]
Although there are lots of awesome holidays in Ireland when you can experience the tradition of having some craic, there's no better time of the year to have fun the Irish way than St Patrick's Day. The holiday dedicated to all things Irish is celebrated all around the world where there are Irish communities (and even some places where there are no Irish to speak of!), but if you want to have a genuine St Paddy's Day then you have to go directly to the source. Irish parades on St Patrick's D... [ read more ]
First time visitors to Ireland are always stricken by the country's natural beauty, which doesn't lose any of its appeal regardless of season. The famous Irish joy of living, their propensity for the craic and the friendly and inviting traditional pubs can make any holiday to Ireland unforgettable. For for those who are interested in more than a cursory survey of the Emerald Isle, there are some places that must be seen in order to understand more about Ireland. Irish landmarks are always ti... [ read more ]
Ireland might seem like a pleasant countryside paradise where you can stay in scenic holiday inns, affordable bed and breakfasts in a small village surrounded by natural beauty, or a cheap and lively hostel with fellow travelers, but there is another side to the Emerald Isle - that of a luxury paradise! Not all travelers are the same, and while some prefer the rough and rugged authentic experience, others look more for comfort, relaxation and luxury. If all you want for your holiday is to pa... [ read more ]
Many people go to Ireland because of its amazing natural attractions, castles, green countryside and of course, many great pubs. But if you are a culture seeker, there's also a lot waiting for you on the Emerald Island. Ireland's museums are a great way of experience part of the local culture, art and history, and you can spend many pleasant hours browsing through interesting collections on various topics. Most towns and cities in Ireland have at least a small museum where local artifacts ar... [ read more ]
Religion has long been an important part of Irish cultural identity, and while that doesn't mean that religion is a common small talk topic at the pub, anyone who has traveled to Ireland can see that religious architecture and places with spiritual meaning are quite easy to find wherever you go. Even if you are interested in churches only as far as architecture goes, there are a lot of religious buildings that can catch the eye of the traveler in Ireland. Century old churches in a variety of... [ read more ]
There are many kinds of pubs in Ireland, but there are very few pubs that don't have some music for their guests entertainment. Whether it's the newest hits, oldies but goldies or traditional Irish music, pubs will have some kind of sound in the background. But in many pubs, music is more than just a buzz that you hear in between conversations, and it becomes part of the pub's identity. This is why pubs where there's live music is played are the most popular types of pub in Ireland. A pub wi... [ read more ]
