terça-feira, 6 de abril de 2010

Ireland with my father

Limerick

After London and in order to rest of this city so alive, I and my father we flew towards Ireland and we have hosted in a small city called Limerick.
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Limerick is situated on several curves and islands of the River Shannon, which spreads into an estuary shortly after Limerick. Tourist attractions in the city centre include King John's Castle (1212), St Mary's Cathedral(1168), Hunt Museum, several seasonal tours (Angela's Ashes walking tour of Limerick City, historical walking tour and boat tours along the River Shannon), the University of Limerick, Georgian house and gardens and the Treaty Stone. Adare village and the Foynes Flying Boat Museum on the outskirts of the city are also popular attractions.

The Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum, also known as Limerick Museum, is next to King John's Castle. It contains displays on Limerick's history and manufactures

And of course I have to talk about rugby!!! These people are crazy about rugby. I had the privilege of being in a pub drinking a very tasty Irish beer while some rugby game was on TV. Everyone who were in the pub had their eyes on the screen and it was impossible not to hear the shouting and swearing at a time that the team which they were cheering lost or was doing something wrong. It was fun.



Cliffs of Moher

Everyone knows this place. At least everyone has seen images of this place. The Cliffs of Moher rank as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland and It’s often reported by National Geographic as where the albatrosses born. When you are in this place you feel like you are in the end of the world. It’s something fantastic so silent and calm. The cliffs rise 120 meters above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag's Head, and reach their maximum height of 214 meters just north of O'Brien's Tower, eight kilometres away. The cliffs boast one of Ireland's most spectacular views.






Dublin

Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland. Originally founded as a Viking settlement, it evolved into the Kingdom of Dublin and became the island's primary city following the Norman invasion. It’s a real atmospheric place to walk around and it’s very modern too. Instead of being the largest city of Ireland, the touristic part of the city is in the centre along the river. I haven’t stayed there at night but I heard that there is a vibrant nightlife in Dublin and it is reputedly one of the most youthful cities in Europe. So you have to check by yourself…




06.02.2010-10.02.2010

Cities I've visited