The Mini Rough Guide to Dublin
3rd Edition
Published on 28. November 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-85828-913-7 (ISBN)
Description
This new edition of explores the city as a whole, rather than by sights, including entertaining coverage of every attraction, from Trinity College and the Book of Kells to bohemian Temple Bar. There are thorough and select listings of all the best places to stay, eat, and most importantly, drink. A detailed contexts section covers Irish literature, art, history, and museums. The guide also explores day-trip destinations within reach of the city, including the Wicklow Mountains and the Powerscourt Estate.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
APA Publications
Dimensions
Height: 142 mm
Width: 104 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85828-913-7 (9781858289137)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Mark Connolly has worked as a radio journalist for BBC Radio 5 and is currently based in Dublin. Geoff Wallis has been contributing to Rough Guides since the early 19801s and is also the co-author of the Rough Guides to Irish Music and Ireland.
Content
Basics: arrival; information, tourist passes and maps; money; getting around; the media. The guide: the Georgian southside; Temple Bar and the old city; the Liberties and Kilmainham; the inner northside; the Quays - the Custom House to Phoenix park; the Grand Canal and the southern suburbs; the outskirts; day-trips from Dublin. Listings: accommodation; eating; drinking; live music and clubs; theatre and cinema; gay Dublin; shopping; festivals and events; sports; directory. Contexts: history; music; books.