[2025 Dublin Attraction] Travel Guide for The Spire (Updated Jul)

Weekend trip to Dublin, so much to do and many reasons to go back, lovely city full of the friendliest people

1. Located on the east coast of the island of Ireland, Dublin is more than 200 km from Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Dublin is Ireland's jewel city, where every brick and tile, from Trinity College to Dublin Castle, tells a story of the past. A perfect blend of classic and modern, it's the ideal starting point for exploring Ireland. 2. St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of the largest churches in Ireland. Its tower is 43m high. Originally built in 450 AD, it was gradually built up until the 14th century. Many famous people are buried here. Dublin Castle, built in 1204, is a symbol of Irish national independence and an important place to learn about the history of Dublin. 3. Trinity College and the Old Library: Trinity College is an ancient Irish university with a strong academic atmosphere, founded in 1592. The Old Library is a landmark building in Dublin, housing the Irish national treasure, the *Book of Kells*. Marble busts line the Long Room, which served as the inspiration for the library in the *Harry Potter* films. 4. The Spire of Dublin, originally named the "Monument of Light," is a giant, 121.2m-high stainless steel needle-shaped monument. Every dusk, the bottom and the top 12m of the Spire are lit up, like a beacon reaching into the sky, guiding the entire city in the night sky. It's a great place to take photos.

🚢Cruise introduction 🚢Name: Caribbean Princess 🚢Year of first flight: 2004 🏢Number of decks: 17 ⚖Tonnage: 112,894 tons 👥Number of passengers: 3,142 🌈Highlights of the trip: 🔸 Take the luxury cruise ship Caribbean Princess and enjoy 14 nights of sea life. Luxurious facilities and rich entertainment activities are waiting for you to experience. 🔸 Aurora Wonders: Chase the aurora in the Arctic Circle and feel the shock of natural miracles. 🔸 Famous European cities: Visit London, Oxford, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh and other places to gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Britain and Ireland. 🔸 Natural beauty: Visit Tromso, Lofoten Islands and Alta in Norway to appreciate the natural beauty of Northern Europe. 🔸 Special cuisine: Enjoy a variety of international cuisine on board and experience the authentic European flavor. 📅 Travel date: September 14, 2024 Day 1: Take a flight to London and check into a four-star hotel to rest. Day 2: After breakfast, proceed to Oxford University, visit Christian College, and then visit the world cultural heritage city of Bath, visiting Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent, Bath Cathedral and other attractions. Day 3: Tour the Cotswolds, visit beautiful towns such as Broadway Tower, Shakespeare's House, and Bibury Village, and arrive in Manchester in the evening. Day 4: Explore Manchester city, visit Old Trafford Stadium, City Hall, Manchester Cathedral, and then sail to Dublin. Day 5: Visit Dublin, visit Merrion Square, Dublin Minaret, Halfpenny Bridge, then go to Belfast, visit Belfast City Hall, Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Big Fish Statue, etc. Day 6: Special arrangement to visit the Giant's Causeway, a world natural heritage site. In the afternoon, head to Edinburgh and check into the hotel. Day 7: Visit Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, and the Scott Memorial Tower, and then head to the Lake Windermere area to experience the natural beauty. Day 8: Visit the Windermere Lake District, with a special arrangement to visit the Windermere Lake District National Park. In the afternoon, go to York to visit York Minster, the ancient city wall of York, and the ancient British commercial street. Day 9: Visit the university city of Cambridge, visit King’s College and Trinity College, then return to London and check into the hotel. Day 10: Visit London’s famous attractions: Big Ben, Prime Minister’s Office, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and a specially arranged visit to the British Museum. Day 11: After checking out in the morning, go to Southampton Port, board the luxury cruise ship Caribbean Princess at 16:00 in the afternoon, and start the Arctic light-chasing journey. Days 12-14: Enjoy the rich activities and facilities on the cruise, relax and experience the colorful sea life. Day 15: Visit Trondheim, visit Nidalos Cathedral, National Rock Museum, Ancient Stone Bridge, and Kristianstern Fortress. Day 16: Continue to enjoy the entertainment activities on the cruise and experience the leisurely time at sea. Day 17: Visit Tromso, visit the Arctic Cathedral, Tromso Polar Museum, and take the Fjellheisen cable car to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city. Day 18: Visit Alta, visit the Alta Museum, and participate in the Arctic Wilderness Experience – fishing for king crabs and chasing the Aurora at night Days 19-20: Enjoy various activities and food on the cruise, relax and have a pleasant sea vacation. Day 21: Visit Alesund, visit the Alesund Museum, Aksla Observation Deck, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the small town. Days 22-24: Continue to enjoy the luxurious life on the cruise, participate in various entertainment activities, and experience night parties with different themes. Day 25: Arrive at London Port in the morning, go through the disembarkation procedures, visit Hyde Park and the Natural History Museum, and fly back to Chengdu in the evening. Day 26: Arrive in Chengdu in the morning and end the pleasant Arctic light-chasing trip. I hope this article can bring you some inspiration and expectations, and I look forward to embarking on this wonderful cruise trip with you and pursuing the beautiful moments of the Aurora together! 🌌🛳

The most impressive thing in Dublin is the Sprite of Dublin, it is located in the city centre. Huge and Tall!! It is heard that this is built with different countries such as Germany to show the peaceful and unity between countries. What a meaningful and impressive architecture!!