Arguably one of the oldest bridge that divides Dublin North & South Side on the River Liffey. On the left of the picture here leads you the the most famous Drinking Hole in Europe called The Temple Bar. You don't see no temple there. I will brief you about the South Side side on the next blog. We go ahead to the North Side of inner city.
Like most big major cities in Europe, you will find a Chinatown, unlike the others Dublin Chinatown do no t have any arch to show the main entrance and no signage to direct you. Located in Parnell Street. You find all the Chinese groceries you needed. With less than 15 shops on both side, I am sure you find what you looking for. You can even get a lunch or dinner for less than €6. Consist of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese restaurant. Phone shop, Internet shop, Budget accommodation on the left of the picture to Gardinier Street.
Walk straight ahead after the monument from CHinatown, you find a dry wet market which is called Moore Street. One of the Oldest market in Dublin. Here, you can really enjoy the real Dubliner's accent. The constant yelling of their product rings a soothing sounds of the old Dublin. Not as busy as it used to be because the actual Irish have move out of the town, its a foreigners haven from all continents. Here you can find everything you want except coffin trade. Within 15 minutes walking distance all you want is right here.
Walk right straight from Moore St, will leads you to Henry St, and here you find lots of higher end shopping centre. Occasionally you see buskers, few homeless begging for a spare change and groups of drunks wandering around. No worries they don't bother you. They call the police here Gardai pronounced 'GarDee'. You'll see at least one or two within 300 hundred steps, some of them on bicycle. So no worries.
This is your landmark to pintpoint, if you happen to get lost. They call it 'The Spire' I know its hard for Asian or many foreigner to pronounce this word. Call it Toothpick your language or Satay Stick. Don't worry, the highest building in Dublin is only 207 feet. You can see this needle anywhere around the city centre.
On the right where I stand taking this picture is a Church but they turn it into a Pub. This is where Arthur Guinness got married. Within walking distance you can actual walk the Viking trail or wandered around the Georgian era building and a 12th century Cathedrals. Maybe pay a visit to Jameson Distillery or Guinness Brewery.
There are many old pub around here and a food street, where you can find many different culture from Halal to non Halal restaurant.
If you can name it, they have it, this is a well diversify street, its call the Capel Street. can consider one of the busiest street because its narrow and many facilities.
If you into photography, it is advisable to carry a zoom lens, at least its not so intimidating but any compact can do the job as long as you don't shake. Everywhere you go, no matter what time, you surely see an old timer have a smoke out in the pub. Smoking are not allow in any pub across the country.
For €18.00 you can enjoy the entire city on a bus, if you do not have much time to do it on one day, the ticket is good for 2 days. So hop in one of those buses. They are everywhere in the city. Can consider one of the cheapest sightseeing buses in Europe.
The infrastructure of Dublin transportation are consider one of the best I see so far, that's my own opinion. The have Luas which is the light rail, they have buses all around the city, taxi don't extort or harass you, free advertisement bike that cycle you around the city(give tips). And if you plan before coming you can register for Dublinbikes and rides across the city or get a Gocar and park anywhere you like with free parking in any council parking bays. What more can we ask for? They don't charge congestion fee, they don't have toll charge in the city. As usual like many big European Tourist destination, the car park is expensive in city centre.
Where to meet? If you have friends with you or expecting someone. This is the most visible area when you arrange to meet up. All vehicles go real slow in the city 30km an hour, you'll get a ticket if you go any faster than that. The GPO & Spire.
Another visible sign is The Heineken which have been there for a long long time, I remember the first time that I landed Dublin this is the site that I never forget because it was then the highest building in Dublin. (lol)
It's the O' Connell Bridge another famous landmark that divides the North and South city. Will show you in my next blog on the South side of the city.
Guess who I saw during my street photography. You never imagine who you bump into in Dublin, you might see Bono, Sinead or Liam on the street... Here she is Mrs Brown or rather Mr Brendan O' Carroll himself doing a new movie.
Click the Misty Dublin to see videos on the North Side Street.
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