Lively Dublin welcomes visitors with Irish charm. Located on the River Liffey, the city
boasts a mixed bag of architecture: a Norman castle, Georgian houses and traditional
pubs nestle among modern construction and trendy cafés. A populous, progressive
city, Dublin has fostered one of Europe's fastest-growing economies in recent
decades. The capital's chief industries include software, financial services and
electronics. Tourism is also a leading sector, with the city pulling in visitors for
short vacations and bachelor-party weekends.
