Dublin

united kingdom

Dublin sits where the River Liffey meets Dublin Bay, serving as Ireland's main hub with motorways radiating to Belfast (M1), Galway (M4), Cork (M7), and the Wicklow coast (M11). The airport lies 10km north of the centre, while Trinity College houses the Book of Kells and the Guinness Storehouse draws crowds at St. James's Gate. Georgian squares showcase the city's famous coloured doors, and Temple Bar remains the cultural heart. The Wicklow Mountains start just 50km south at Glendalough. The Ha'penny Bridge, despite its name, hasn't charged pedestrians since 1816.